1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Caterham Super 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Caterham Super 7 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1991 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Scorpio 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, 1996 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (132 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Scorpio 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 | 1996 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | Super 7 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1991 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |