2006 Smart Roadster vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Smart Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Smart Roadster would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2006 Smart Roadster. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1440 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, 2010 Ford F-150 (494 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart Roadster. 2010 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2006 Smart Roadster has manual transmission. 2006 Smart Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Smart Roadster | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Smart | Ford |
Model | Roadster | F-150 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 5885 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2004 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1887 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 98 L |