1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 689 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, 1984 Ford Sierra (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (130 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Caterham Super 7 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | Super 7 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1992 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2304 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 60 L |