2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1951 Ford Vedette
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 688 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
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 7 (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 1951 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 7 | Vedette |
Year Released | 2000 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1137 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2700 mm |