2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 2051 kg more than 2002 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, 2006 Ford Ranger (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Ranger | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2184 cc | 696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |