2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1973 Ford Capri
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Capri weights approximately 602 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Capri. (190 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 1973 Ford Capri | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 7 | Capri |
Year Released | 2000 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2570 mm |