1997 Caterham C21 vs. 1978 Ford Escort
To start off, 1997 Caterham C21 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Caterham C21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Caterham C21 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Escort weights approximately 221 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 (153 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Caterham C21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Caterham C21 | 1978 Ford Escort | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | C21 | Escort |
Year Released | 1997 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 654 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |