2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1962 Ford Capri
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Capri 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) has 171 more horse power than 1962 Ford Capri. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Capri weights approximately 493 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) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Capri. (185 Nm). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 1962 Ford Capri | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 7 | Capri |
Year Released | 2000 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 210 Nm | 185 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 953 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2520 mm |