2000 Caterham 21 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Caterham 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Caterham 21 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 735 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, 2005 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 21 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1275 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |