1957 Ford Consul vs. 2005 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2005 Smart Roadster is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Smart Roadster (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 201 kg more than 2005 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, 1957 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Consul | 2005 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Consul | Roadster |
Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 67 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 888 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 35 L |