1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2000 Smart Roadster is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Smart Roadster (101 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 1970 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Cortina | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2370 mm |
