2012 Ford Falcon vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Ford Falcon would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 884 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Ford Falcon | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Falcon | Fortwo |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 533 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4967 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1868 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2838 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 33 L |