2000 Smart ForTwo vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Ranger weights approximately 627 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, 2010 Ford Ranger (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Smart ForTwo | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Smart | Ford |
| Model | ForTwo | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 3193 mm |
