2001 Ford Econovan vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Econovan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Econovan would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Econovan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Econovan (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Econovan should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 625 kg more than 2010 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, 2001 Ford Econovan (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Econovan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Econovan | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Econovan | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 1867 mm |