2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1970 Ford 12 M
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 12 M 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 181 more horse power than 1970 Ford 12 M. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford 12 M weights approximately 310 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 12 M. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1970 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 21 | 12 M |
Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1305 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2530 mm |