1969 Ford Capri vs. 2008 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2008 Smart ForTwo is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Smart ForTwo (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri.
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, 2008 Smart ForTwo (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 2008 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Capri | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1969 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 2730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 1870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 52 L |