1994 Caterham Seven vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair 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 99 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 440 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm). This means 1994 Caterham Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Caterham Seven | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | Seven | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1663 cc |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 66 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2570 mm |
