2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 9 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.
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 (298 Nm) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (130 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Mustang | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 1867 mm |
