1995 Ford Ranger vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Ranger 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, 1995 Ford Ranger (198 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (130 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Ranger | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Ranger | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 1867 mm |
