1962 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2013 Smart Fortwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO weights approximately 75 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 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, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO has manual transmission. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Ferrari | Smart |
Model | 250 GTO | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1962 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 33 L |