1965 Ford Zephyr vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Zephyr (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 325 kg more than 2010 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Zephyr (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Zephyr | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Zephyr | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 33 L |
