2009 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2009 Ford Focus and 2009 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Focus (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Because 2009 Smart ForTwo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Smart ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Focus (132 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Focus | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Focus | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 81.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 33 L |
