1964 Ford Anglia vs. 2007 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2007 Smart ForTwo is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Smart ForTwo (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (40 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Anglia weights approximately 20 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Smart ForTwo (96 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm). This means 2007 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Anglia | 2007 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Anglia | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 33 L |
