2000 Caterham C21 vs. 2004 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2004 Ford Econovan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Caterham C21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Caterham C21 would be higher. At 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Econovan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham C21 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Econovan weights approximately 646 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham C21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham C21 | 2004 Ford Econovan | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | C21 | Econovan |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2210 mm |
