1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1976 Ford Escort
To start off, 1991 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Escort 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 (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1976 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Escort weights approximately 400 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 (132 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Caterham Super 7 | 1976 Ford Escort | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | Super 7 | Escort |
Year Released | 1991 | 1976 |
Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 53 L |