1995 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1992 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1995 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham Super 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1992 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 761 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, 1992 Ford Scorpio (160 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham Super 7. (156 Nm). This means 1992 Ford Scorpio 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 | 1992 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | Super 7 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 554 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2770 mm |
