2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1964 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 730 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zodiac. 1964 Ford Zodiac has automatic transmission and 2000 Caterham 21 has manual transmission. 2000 Caterham 21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Ford Zodiac will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1964 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 21 | Zodiac |
Year Released | 2000 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |