1995 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1975 Ford Capri
To start off, 1995 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham Super 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Capri weights approximately 469 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Caterham Super 7 | 1975 Ford Capri | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | Super 7 | Capri |
Year Released | 1995 | 1975 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 554 kg | 1023 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 58 L |