1968 Ford GT 40 vs. 2003 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2003 Smart ForTwo is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford GT 40 (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 364 more horse power than 2003 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2003 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2003 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 GT 40 (637 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 541 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Smart ForTwo. (96 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford GT 40 | 2003 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | GT 40 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4948 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 33 L |
