2005 Ford Explorer vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2005 Ford Explorer and 2005 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Explorer weights approximately 465 kg more than 2005 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Explorer (330 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Explorer | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Explorer | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 22 L |
