2001 Ford Taurus 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 Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Taurus (201 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2003 Smart Roadster. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2003 Smart Roadster.
Because 2003 Smart Roadster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Smart Roadster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Taurus (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Smart Roadster. 2001 Ford Taurus 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 Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Ford Taurus | 2003 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Taurus | Roadster |
Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2961 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 35 L |