1997 Caterham C21 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1997 Caterham C21 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Caterham C21 (250 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 615 kg more than 1997 Caterham C21.
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, 1997 Caterham C21 (252 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1997 Caterham C21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Caterham C21 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | C21 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2800 mm |
