1996 Caterham 7 vs. 1981 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1996 Caterham 7 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Caterham 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1981 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Falcon weights approximately 892 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, 1981 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Caterham 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Caterham 7 | 1981 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 7 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1996 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 478 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2830 mm |