1996 Caterham 7 vs. 1965 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1996 Caterham 7 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Cortina 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 89 more horse power than 1965 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Cortina weights approximately 357 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1996 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Caterham 7 | 1965 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 7 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1996 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2300 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 | 835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 40 L |