2000 Caterham C21 vs. 1990 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2000 Caterham C21 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 Caterham C21. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham C21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Falcon weights approximately 770 kg more than 2000 Caterham C21. 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, 1990 Ford Falcon (235 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham C21. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham C21. 1990 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2000 Caterham C21 has manual transmission. 2000 Caterham C21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham C21 | 1990 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | C21 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2800 mm |