1995 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1995 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham Super 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 706 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, 1970 Ford Maverick (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham Super 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Caterham Super 7 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | Super 7 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 554 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2800 mm |