1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 15 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1110 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, 2007 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (130 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger 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 | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | Super 7 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 80 L |
