1970 Ford Taunus vs. 2006 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2006 Smart Roadster is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Smart Roadster (100 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Taunus weights approximately 70 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Smart Roadster (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 Smart Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Taunus | 2006 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Taunus | Roadster |
Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 67 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 35 L |