1976 Ford Taunus vs. 2003 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2003 Smart Roadster is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2003 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 2003 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 231 kg more than 2003 Smart Roadster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Ford Taunus (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 2003 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Taunus | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 67 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2370 mm |
