1965 Ford Corsair vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 48 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 211 kg more than 2013 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, 1965 Ford Corsair (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1965 Ford Corsair has manual transmission. 1965 Ford Corsair will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Corsair | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1031 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 33 L |
