1997 Ford Ranger vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2002 Smart ForTwo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 2,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Ranger (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Ranger weights approximately 580 kg more than 2002 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Ford Ranger (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Ranger | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Ranger | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2507 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 1820 mm |
