2001 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2006 Smart Roadster is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2006 Smart Roadster. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mustang weights approximately 333 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, 2001 Ford Mustang (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart Roadster. 2001 Ford Mustang 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. 2001 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Ford Mustang | 2006 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Mustang | Roadster |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 35 L |