2002 Smart ForFour vs. 2012 Ford C-Max
To start off, 2012 Ford C-Max is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Smart ForFour would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford C-Max is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford C-Max (150 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForFour. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford C-Max should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford C-Max weights approximately 580 kg more than 2002 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2012 Ford C-Max (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForFour. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford C-Max will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Smart ForFour | 2012 Ford C-Max | |
| Make | Smart | Ford |
| Model | ForFour | C-Max |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1332 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1828 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2788 mm |
