1968 Ford 12 M vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,182 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Smart ForTwo (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1968 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 12 M weights approximately 10 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Smart ForTwo (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford 12 M | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | 12 M | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1182 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 33 L |