2000 Caterham 7 vs. 2005 Ford F-150
To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 is newer by 5 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 7. (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1923 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, 2005 Ford F-150 (495 Nm) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 2005 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | 7 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 2363 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3370 mm |
