1994 Caterham Seven vs. 2007 Ford Territory
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 13 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 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (244 HP) has 79 more horse power than 1994 Caterham Seven. (165 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1994 Caterham Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 1476 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Ford Territory (380 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Caterham Seven. (203 Nm). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Caterham Seven. 2007 Ford Territory 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. 2007 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Caterham Seven | 2007 Ford Territory | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | Seven | Territory |
Year Released | 1994 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3984 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 244 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 380 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 2016 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2850 mm |