1968 Ford Zephyr vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2011 Smart ForTwo is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 2011 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 414 kg more than 2011 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 Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Zephyr | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Zephyr | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 33 L |