2002 Ford Taurus vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Taurus would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Taurus weights approximately 637 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Because 2013 Smart Fortwo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Smart Fortwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Ford Taurus (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Taurus | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Taurus | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 33 L |
