2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 591 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, 1978 Ford Capri (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | Beaulieu | Capri |
Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 58 L |