2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 2005 Ford GT
To start off, 2005 Ford GT is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Caterham Beaulieu would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford GT (551 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 451 more horse power than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford GT weights approximately 1059 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, 2005 Ford GT (678 Nm) has 542 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (136 Nm). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 2005 Ford GT | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | Beaulieu | GT |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 551 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 678 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 66 L |