1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (251 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1988 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 890 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, 1988 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (250 Nm @ 6250 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon 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 | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | Super 7 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1992 | 1988 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2800 mm |