1967 Ford Corsair vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2011 Smart ForTwo is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Smart ForTwo (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford Corsair weights approximately 65 kg more than 2011 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, 1967 Ford Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Corsair | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Corsair | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 33 L |
