2009 Ford F-250 vs. 2003 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2003 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2003 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford F-250 weights approximately 151 kg more than 2003 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 F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Smart ForTwo. (96 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-250 | 2003 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | F-250 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5399 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 33 L |
