2000 Caterham C21 vs. 1966 Ford Consul
To start off, 2000 Caterham C21 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Caterham C21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham C21 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Consul weights approximately 132 kg more than 2000 Caterham C21.
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 Caterham C21 (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham C21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham C21 | 1966 Ford Consul | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | C21 | Consul |
Year Released | 2000 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1181 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 58.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 782 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2500 mm |