2003 Smart Roadster vs. 2011 Ford Focus
To start off, 2011 Ford Focus is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Smart Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Smart Roadster would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Focus (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2003 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2003 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Focus weights approximately 305 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.
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, 2011 Ford Focus, 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, 2011 Ford Focus (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Smart Roadster | 2011 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Smart | Ford |
| Model | Roadster | Focus |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4445 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1722 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1488 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2614 mm |
