2000 Caterham 7 vs. 2011 Ford F-350
To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 is newer by 11 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 7. (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 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, 2011 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7. 2011 Ford F-350 has automatic transmission and 2000 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 2000 Caterham 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | 7 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3967 mm |
