1997 Caterham C21 vs. 1991 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1997 Caterham C21 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Fairlane (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1997 Caterham C21. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1997 Caterham C21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 942 kg more than 1997 Caterham C21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Caterham C21. (153 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Caterham C21. 1991 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1997 Caterham C21 has manual transmission. 1997 Caterham C21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Caterham C21 | 1991 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | C21 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1997 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 654 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2930 mm |