1994 Caterham Seven vs. 1950 Ford Consul
To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,998 cc, 1994 Caterham Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Caterham Seven (165 HP) has 125 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Consul weights approximately 505 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven.
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 Caterham Seven (203 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm). This means 1994 Caterham Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Caterham Seven | 1950 Ford Consul | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | Seven | Consul |
Year Released | 1994 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1506 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 100 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2550 mm |