1960 Ford Anglia vs. 2008 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2008 Smart Roadster is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2008 Smart Roadster (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Smart Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Anglia. 2008 Smart Roadster has automatic transmission and 1960 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1960 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Smart Roadster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Anglia | 2008 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Anglia | Roadster |
Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 70 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 35 L |