2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1997 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 7. (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 1214 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Ford Falcon (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1997 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 | 1997 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | 7 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2830 mm |
