2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 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 171 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 596 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 1968 Ford 17 | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 7 | 17 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
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 |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 70.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2710 mm |