1996 Caterham 7 vs. 1964 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1996 Caterham 7 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Caterham 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Anglia weights approximately 259 kg more than 1996 Caterham 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, 1996 Caterham 7 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1996 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Caterham 7 | 1964 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | 7 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 478 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 45 L |
