1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 2006 Ford F-350
To start off, 2006 Ford F-350 is newer by 15 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (120 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1991 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-350 weights approximately 740 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, 2006 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 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 | 2006 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | Super 7 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 5880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 110 L |
