2009 Ford E-250 vs. 2001 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Ford E-250 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford E-250 weights approximately 151 kg more than 2001 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-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForTwo. 2009 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 2001 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2001 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford E-250 | 2001 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | E-250 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 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 | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 22 L |