1980 Ford Fairlane vs. 2006 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2006 Smart Roadster is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Fairlane (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2006 Smart Roadster. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 439 kg more than 2006 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, 1980 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart Roadster. 1980 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2006 Smart Roadster has manual transmission. 2006 Smart Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Fairlane | 2006 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Fairlane | Roadster |
Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |