1968 Ford 17 vs. 2007 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2007 Smart ForTwo is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Smart ForTwo (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 326 kg more than 2007 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, 1968 Ford 17 (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (96 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 17 | 2007 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | 17 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.9 mm | 67 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 33 L |
