2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair 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 164 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 520 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 7 | Corsair |
Year Released | 2000 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 66 HP |
Torque | 210 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 77.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2570 mm |