1960 Ferrari 850 vs. 2007 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2007 Smart ForTwo is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 850 would be higher. At 847 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 850 (72 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 850 should accelerate faster than 2007 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 50 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 850.
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. 2007 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 1960 Ferrari 850 has manual transmission. 1960 Ferrari 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 850 | 2007 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ferrari | Smart |
| Model | 850 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 67 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 730 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 33 L |
