1977 Ferrari Dino vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,925 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari Dino (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
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, 1977 Ferrari Dino (264 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm). This means 1977 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ferrari Dino | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ferrari | Smart |
| Model | Dino | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2925 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 33 L |
