2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 677 kg more than 2010 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Ford Mustang (326 Nm) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Mustang | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Mustang | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 92 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 33 L |