1965 Ford Corsair vs. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112
To start off, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. In terms of performance, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 (110 HP) has 44 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair.
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, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Corsair | Ultimate 112 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 110 HP |
Torque | 114 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1570 mm |