1994 Caterham Seven vs. 1977 Ford Monarch
To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Monarch. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Monarch would be higher. At 4,122 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Monarch is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Monarch weights approximately 920 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. 1977 Ford Monarch has automatic transmission and 1994 Caterham Seven has manual transmission. 1994 Caterham Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Monarch will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Caterham Seven | 1977 Ford Monarch | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | Seven | Monarch |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4122 cc |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2800 mm |
