1956 Ford Vedette vs. 2003 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2003 Smart Roadster is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Smart Roadster (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1956 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Vedette weights approximately 240 kg more than 2003 Smart Roadster.
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, 1956 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Vedette | 2003 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Vedette | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2370 mm |
