1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1990 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1991 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (120 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1990 Ford Corsair. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Corsair weights approximately 620 kg more than 1991 Caterham Super 7.
Because 1991 Caterham Super 7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1991 Caterham Super 7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford Corsair, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Ford Corsair (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Caterham Super 7. 1990 Ford Corsair has automatic transmission and 1991 Caterham Super 7 has manual transmission. 1991 Caterham Super 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Corsair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1991 Caterham Super 7 | 1990 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | Super 7 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1991 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2560 mm |