1984 Ford Capri vs. 2005 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2005 Smart Roadster is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2005 Smart Roadster. (101 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2005 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, 1984 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Capri | 2005 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Capri | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 195 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 | 4450 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 35 L |
