2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2004 Smart ForFour
To start off, both 2004 Ford Mustang and 2004 Smart ForFour were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 2004 Smart ForFour. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2004 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 692 kg more than 2004 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Mustang 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 2004 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Smart ForFour, 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (529 Nm) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Smart ForFour. (125 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Smart ForFour.
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2004 Ford Mustang | 2004 Smart ForFour | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Mustang | ForFour |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4589 cc | 1332 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 125 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 47 L |