2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2005 Smart Roadster
To start off, both 2005 Ford Ranger and 2005 Smart Roadster were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,758 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Smart Roadster (100 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger.
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, 2005 Ford Ranger (137 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ranger | 2005 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Ranger | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1758 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 35 L |
