2000 Caterham 7 vs. 2009 Ford F-350
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 9 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 5,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 7. (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford F-350 weights approximately 526 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, 2009 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 2009 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | 7 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 5398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3610 mm |
