2002 Smart ForTwo vs. 1963 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 2002 Smart ForTwo is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 465 kg more than 2002 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, 1963 Ford Zodiac (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo. 1963 Ford Zodiac has automatic transmission and 2002 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2002 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Ford Zodiac will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Smart ForTwo | 1963 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Smart | Ford |
| Model | ForTwo | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2780 mm |
