1970 Ford Capri vs. 2008 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2008 Smart Roadster is newer by 38 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.
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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart Roadster. 2008 Smart Roadster has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Capri 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:
1970 Ford Capri | 2008 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Capri | Roadster |
Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
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 | 0 HP |
Torque | 236 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
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 |