2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1997 Ford Maverick
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 Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,388 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1997 Ford Maverick. (116 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Maverick.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Caterham 7 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Maverick. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1997 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | 7 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1860 mm |
