1962 Ford Cortina vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Smart ForTwo (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 37 kg more than 1962 Ford Cortina. 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 (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2000 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Cortina | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Cortina | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 33 L |
