1987 Ferrari F40 vs. 2001 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2001 Smart ForTwo is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 2,936 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 432 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 289 kg more than 2001 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, 1987 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari F40 | 2001 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ferrari | Smart |
| Model | F40 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2936 cc | 798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 472 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.7:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 22 L |
