2009 Ford E-150 vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 7 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford E-150 weights approximately 161 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, 2009 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo. 2009 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 2002 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2002 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford E-150 | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | E-150 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |