2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
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, 2004 Ford Mustang (411 Nm) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
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2004 Ford Mustang | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Mustang | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 411 Nm | 92 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 2700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 1870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 33 L |