1996 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 2004 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2004 Smart ForTwo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari 512 TR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari 512 TR would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 382 more horse power than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 2004 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 765 kg more than 2004 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, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari 512 TR | 2004 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ferrari | Smart |
| Model | 512 TR | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 799 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 1820 mm |
