1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 50 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ferrari | Smart |
| Model | 250 GTO | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 33 L |
