1989 Ferrari F40 vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari F40 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, 1989 Ferrari F40 (721 Nm) has 591 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (130 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari F40 has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari F40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari F40 | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Ferrari | Smart |
| Model | F40 | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 640 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 721 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 1867 mm |
