2000 Caterham 21 vs. 2011 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2011 Ford Ranger is newer by 11 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ranger. (207 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Ranger.
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, 2011 Ford Ranger (322 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | 21 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 322 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1763 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3193 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 74 L |
