1978 Ford Capri vs. 2003 Smart Roadster

To start off, 2003 Smart Roadster is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2003 Smart Roadster. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 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, 1978 Ford Capri (263 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Smart Roadster.

Compare all specifications:

1978 Ford Capri 2003 Smart Roadster
Make Ford Smart
Model Capri Roadster
Year Released 1978 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 175 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 263 Nm 130 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.1:1 9.0:1
Top Speed 204 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 4400 mm 3430 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1200 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2370 mm


 

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