2000 Smart ForTwo vs. 2011 Ford E-250
To start off, 2011 Ford E-250 is newer by 11 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-250 weights approximately 1594 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, 2011 Ford E-250 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo. 2011 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 2000 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2000 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Smart ForTwo | 2011 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Smart | Ford |
| Model | ForTwo | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 799 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 2154 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 125 L |
