2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1970 Ford Capri
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 Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Capri weights approximately 563 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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1970 Ford Capri | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 21 | Capri |
Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1103 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 58 L |