2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 2008 Ford F-450
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 7 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster 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, 2008 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 745 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 2008 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | Beaulieu | F-450 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 6670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 4390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 144 L |