1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
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 Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra 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 9 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 530 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1991 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Caterham Super 7 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | Super 7 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 66 mm |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 60 L |
