1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina weights approximately 89 kg more than 2000 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, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Lotus Cortina | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 22 L |
