2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 1964 Ford GT 40
To start off, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 339 kg more than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. 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, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu (136 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2001 Caterham Beaulieu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 1964 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | Beaulieu | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2420 mm |
