1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
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 Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 605 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (132 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Caterham Super 7 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | Super 7 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1991 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2590 mm |