2007 Ford E-350 vs. 2006 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2007 Ford E-350 is newer by 1 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2006 Smart Roadster. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart Roadster.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-350 (476 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart Roadster. 2007 Ford E-350 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. 2007 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-350 | 2006 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | E-350 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 35 L |
