2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1956 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Caterham 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Prefect weights approximately 225 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21.
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, 2000 Caterham 21 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1956 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 21 | Prefect |
Year Released | 2000 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 92.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2220 mm |