1954 Ford Popular vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2000 Smart Roadster is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Smart Roadster (101 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular.
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, 2000 Smart Roadster (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Smart Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Popular | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Popular | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2370 mm |
