1966 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,385 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Mustang (320 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2013 Smart Fortwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Mustang weights approximately 339 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Smart Fortwo (92 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Mustang. (85 Nm). This means 2013 Smart Fortwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Mustang.
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1966 Ford Mustang | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Mustang | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1966 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6385 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 92 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102.9 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 33 L |