2000 Smart ForTwo vs. 1965 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 450 kg more than 2000 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, 1965 Ford Zodiac (190 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo. 1965 Ford Zodiac has automatic transmission and 2000 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2000 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Ford Zodiac will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Smart ForTwo | 1965 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Smart | Ford |
| Model | ForTwo | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2780 mm |
