1994 Caterham Seven vs. 2001 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Caterham Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Caterham Seven 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 69 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 905 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm). This means 1994 Caterham Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Caterham Seven | 2001 Ford Econovan | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | Seven | Econovan |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1996 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 96 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2210 mm |
