1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1991 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (120 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1991 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 720 kg more than 1991 Caterham Super 7. 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, 1984 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Capri 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 | 1984 Ford Capri | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | Super 7 | Capri |
Year Released | 1991 | 1984 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 58 L |