2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1982 Ford Capri
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Capri 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 177 more horse power than 1982 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Capri weights approximately 450 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Capri. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 21 | 1982 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | 21 | Capri |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 66 mm |
| 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 | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2570 mm |
