1994 Caterham Seven vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina 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 121 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 320 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (73 Nm). This means 1994 Caterham Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Caterham Seven | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | Seven | Cortina |
Year Released | 1994 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1098 cc |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 73 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2500 mm |