1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1952 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (251 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 605 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (250 Nm @ 6250 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Caterham Super 7 | 1952 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | Super 7 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1992 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2650 mm |