1969 Ford Zephyr vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 44 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.
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) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (130 Nm). This means 1969 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Zephyr | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Zephyr | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 1867 mm |
