1964 AC Cobra vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 AC Cobra (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 1964 AC Cobra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1964 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 AC Cobra | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | AC | Smart |
| Model | Cobra | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4737 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 81.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 33 L |
