2000 Caterham 7 vs. 2001 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2001 Lincoln LS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Caterham 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Caterham 7 would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2001 Lincoln LS. (210 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2001 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lincoln LS weights approximately 1227 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, 2001 Lincoln LS (278 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 2001 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 2001 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Caterham | Lincoln |
| Model | 7 | LS |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| 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 | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2910 mm |
