2006 Smart Roadster vs. 1995 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 Smart Roadster is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2006 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Mustang weights approximately 525 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, 1995 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Smart Roadster | 1995 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Smart | Ford |
Model | Roadster | Mustang |
Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 698 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2580 mm |