1994 Caterham Seven vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus 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 112 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Taunus weights approximately 420 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm). This means 1994 Caterham Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Caterham Seven | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | Seven | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1498 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2640 mm |
