2008 Ford Falcon vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Falcon would be higher.
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 Falcon (520 Nm) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (130 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Falcon | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Falcon | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 387 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1868 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2838 mm | 1867 mm |
