2008 Ford F-150 vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2008 Ford F-150 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 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, 2008 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo. 2008 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2005 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2005 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-150 | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | F-150 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 33 L |
