1970 Ford Capri vs. 2003 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2003 Smart Roadster is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Capri (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2003 Smart Roadster. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster 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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Capri | 2003 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Capri | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 35 L |
