1965 Ford Corsair vs. 2002 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2002 Smart Roadster is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Smart Roadster (81 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 95 kg more than 2002 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, 1965 Ford Corsair (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 2002 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Corsair | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1663 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 67 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2370 mm |
