2009 Ford E-150 vs. 2005 MCC Smart
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 MCC Smart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 MCC Smart would be higher. At 4,606 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 144 more horse power than 2005 MCC Smart. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford E-150 weights approximately 146 kg more than 2005 MCC Smart. 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 (389 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MCC Smart. (112 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MCC Smart. 2009 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 2005 MCC Smart has manual transmission. 2005 MCC Smart 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-150 | 2005 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Ford | MCC |
| Model | E-150 | Smart |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2370 mm |
