2011 Ford F-150 vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1710 kg more than 2010 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Smart ForTwo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo. 2011 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2010 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2010 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford F-150 | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | F-150 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2530 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 136 L | 33 L |
