1994 Ford Tracer vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo

To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Tracer would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Tracer weights approximately 125 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo.

Because 2013 Smart Fortwo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Smart Fortwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Ford Tracer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Ford Tracer (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1994 Ford Tracer has manual transmission. 1994 Ford Tracer 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.

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