2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP) has 121 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Cortina weights approximately 783 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) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 7 | Cortina |
Year Released | 2000 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1137 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 125 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1223 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2500 mm |