1996 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 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.
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1996 Ford Mustang | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Mustang | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 1867 mm |