1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1994 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1994 Ford Scorpio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Caterham Super 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Caterham Super 7 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Scorpio (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1992 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 769 kg more than 1992 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, 1994 Ford Scorpio (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (130 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Scorpio 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 | 1994 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | Super 7 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1992 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2770 mm |