1998 Caterham C21 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Caterham C21 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1998 Caterham C21. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1998 Caterham C21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 730 kg more than 1998 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Caterham C21. (146 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Caterham C21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Caterham C21 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | C21 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2830 mm |
