1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 2007 Smart Brabus
To start off, 2007 Smart Brabus is newer by 41 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 7 more horse power than 2007 Smart Brabus. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina should accelerate faster than 2007 Smart Brabus.
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 Brabus (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Smart Brabus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. 2007 Smart Brabus has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Smart Brabus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 2007 Smart Brabus | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Lotus Cortina | Brabus |
Year Released | 1966 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 999 cc |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |