2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2003 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2003 Smart Roadster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2003 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2003 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 892 kg more than 2003 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, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (370 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Smart Roadster. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2003 Smart Roadster has manual transmission. 2003 Smart Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Crown Victoria | 2003 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Crown Victoria | Roadster |
Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 67 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |