2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Smart Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Smart Roadster would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2000 Smart Roadster. (101 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart Roadster.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Smart Roadster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Ford Excursion (475 Nm) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster. 2005 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2000 Smart Roadster has manual transmission. 2000 Smart Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Excursion | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2370 mm |
