2002 Caterham Superlight R vs. 1970 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2002 Caterham Superlight R is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Caterham Superlight R (190 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Caterham Superlight R should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 760 kg more than 2002 Caterham Superlight R.
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, 2002 Caterham Superlight R (203 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (154 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2002 Caterham Superlight R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Caterham Superlight R | 1970 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | Superlight R | Zephyr |
Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2930 mm |