1997 Caterham C21 vs. 2011 Ford F-350
To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Caterham C21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Caterham C21 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1997 Caterham C21. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster 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, 2011 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Caterham C21. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Caterham C21. 2011 Ford F-350 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. 2011 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Caterham C21 | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | C21 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3967 mm |
