1959 Ford Anglia vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Smart ForTwo (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 79 kg more than 1959 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Smart ForTwo (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2000 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Anglia | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Anglia | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 22 L |
