2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 1969 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu (100 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Corsair weights approximately 360 kg more than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu.
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 @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2001 Caterham Beaulieu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 1969 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | Beaulieu | Corsair |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 125 L |
