1995 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1952 Ford Consul
To start off, 1995 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Caterham Super 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham Super 7 (138 HP) has 98 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Consul weights approximately 491 kg more than 1995 Caterham Super 7.
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, 1995 Caterham Super 7 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Caterham Super 7 | 1952 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | Super 7 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 554 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2550 mm |
