2009 Ford F-150 vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo

To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford F-150 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford F-150 weights approximately 146 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo.

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 F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Ford F-150 2013 Smart Fortwo
Make Ford Smart
Model F-150 Fortwo
Year Released 2009 2013
Body Type Pickup Hatchback
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 310 HP 0 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 495 Nm 92 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 5-speed automatic
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 966 kg 820 kg
Vehicle Length 5890 mm 2695 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1559 mm
Vehicle Height 1890 mm 1542 mm
Wheelbase Size 3670 mm 1867 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.8 L/100km 4.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 5.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 33 L


 

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