1966 Marcos 1500 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 Marcos 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Marcos 1500 would be higher.
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 Marcos 1500 (131 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (130 Nm). This means 1966 Marcos 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1966 Marcos 1500 has manual transmission. 1966 Marcos 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1500 | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Marcos | Smart |
Model | 1500 | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1966 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 131 Nm | 130 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 1867 mm |