1969 Ford Zephyr vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 430 kg more than 2000 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, 1969 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Zephyr | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Zephyr | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 1820 mm |
