2009 Ford E-250 vs. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112
To start off, 2009 Ford E-250 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. (110 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112.
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 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-250 | 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | E-250 | Ultimate 112 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1570 mm |
