1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 135 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (206 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ferrari | Smart |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 67 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 33 L |
