1982 Ford Taunus vs. 2001 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2001 Smart Roadster is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Smart Roadster (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1982 Ford Taunus. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Taunus weights approximately 161 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Smart Roadster (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Taunus. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Smart Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Taunus | 2001 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Taunus | Roadster |
Year Released | 1982 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 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 |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 865 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 |