1991 Ford Fairlane vs. 2006 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2006 Smart Roadster is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2006 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 710 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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Fairlane | 2006 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Fairlane | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2370 mm |
