2000 Ford Mustang vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2000 Ford Mustang and 2000 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 665 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Mustang | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Mustang | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 33 L |