2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1992 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1992 Ford Falcon. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Falcon weights approximately 1040 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, 1992 Ford Falcon (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 7 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2000 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 348 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2800 mm |