1996 Ford Scorpio 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 Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Scorpio would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 416 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
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, 1996 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Scorpio | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Scorpio | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1542 mm |
