1968 Ford GT 40 vs. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112
To start off, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 is newer by 40 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. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford GT 40 (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. (110 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112.
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 486 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1968 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford GT 40 | 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | GT 40 | Ultimate 112 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Horse Power | 424 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1570 mm |