2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 1982 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (111 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 1052 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, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (264 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. 1982 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 2001 Caterham Beaulieu has manual transmission. 2001 Caterham Beaulieu will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 1982 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | Beaulieu | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 2001 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 1577 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 80 L |