2000 Caterham 7 vs. 2000 Ford ST 460
To start off, both 2000 Caterham 7 and 2000 Ford ST 460 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford ST 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford ST 460 (460 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 7. (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 should accelerate faster 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 Ford ST 460 (178 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm). This means 2000 Ford ST 460 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 2000 Ford ST 460 | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | 7 | ST 460 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2580 mm |
