2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1958 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1958 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Prefect weights approximately 305 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 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 1958 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 7 | Prefect |
Year Released | 2000 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 92.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2220 mm |