2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 696 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 21 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1880 mm |