1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1956 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1956 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Vedette weights approximately 579 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 (130 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Caterham Super 7 | 1956 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | Super 7 | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2700 mm |
