1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1958 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1991 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Caterham Super 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1958 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Prefect weights approximately 255 kg more than 1991 Caterham Super 7.
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, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1991 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Caterham Super 7 | 1958 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | Super 7 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2220 mm |
