1965 Jaguar MK II 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 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Jaguar MK II would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 610 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 Jaguar MK II (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Jaguar MK II | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Jaguar | Smart |
Model | MK II | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 33 L |