1963 Ford Cortina vs. 2003 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2003 Smart Roadster is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2003 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2003 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Smart Roadster weights approximately 45 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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, 1963 Ford Cortina (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 2003 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Cortina | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2370 mm |
