1990 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Mustang 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, 1990 Ford Mustang (176 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (130 Nm). This means 1990 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Mustang | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Mustang | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 1867 mm |
