1995 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1988 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1995 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham Super 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1988 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Sierra weights approximately 456 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1995 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Caterham Super 7 | 1988 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | Super 7 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 554 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2620 mm |
