2006 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Ford Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Mustang | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Mustang | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| 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 | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.4 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 81.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 33 L |
