1966 Ford Anglia vs. 2007 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2007 Smart ForTwo is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Smart ForTwo (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1966 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 2 kg more than 1966 Ford Anglia. 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, 2007 Smart ForTwo (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Anglia. 2007 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Anglia | 2007 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Anglia | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1966 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 33 L |