2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1978 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1978 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Falcon weights approximately 840 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, 1978 Ford Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1978 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 21 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2830 mm |