1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 21 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (120 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1991 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 1194 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Caterham Super 7. 2012 Ford Falcon 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. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Caterham Super 7 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | Super 7 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 68 L |