1960 Ford Zodiac vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Zodiac would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 371 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
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 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Zodiac | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Zodiac | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 33 L |