1996 Caterham 7 vs. 1995 Ford Royale
To start off, 1996 Caterham 7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Royale would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Caterham 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1995 Ford Royale. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Royale.
Because 1996 Caterham 7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Caterham 7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Ford Royale, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford Royale (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Caterham 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Royale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Caterham 7 | 1995 Ford Royale | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 7 | Royale |
Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2560 mm |