2000 Caterham 21 vs. 2009 Ford F-250
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 9 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 21. (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford F-250 weights approximately 426 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 21 | 2009 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | 21 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 144 L |
