1997 Caterham C21 vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1997 Caterham C21 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Caterham C21 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Capri weights approximately 532 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 (145 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1997 Caterham C21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Caterham C21 | 1986 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | C21 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1182 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2400 mm |
