1967 Ford 12 M vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,183 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Smart ForTwo (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1967 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford 12 M weights approximately 37 kg more than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
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, 2005 Smart ForTwo (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford 12 M | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | 12 M | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1183 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 33 L |
