2000 Caterham 21 vs. 2006 Ford E-250
To start off, 2006 Ford E-250 is newer by 6 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-250. (226 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-250 weights approximately 680 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, 2006 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 21 | 2006 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | 21 | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 132 L |
