2002 Caterham Superlight R vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 2002 Caterham Superlight R is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Caterham Superlight R (190 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (137 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Caterham Superlight R should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 655 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, 1974 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Caterham Superlight R. (203 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Caterham Superlight R. 1974 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 2002 Caterham Superlight R has manual transmission. 2002 Caterham Superlight R will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Caterham Superlight R | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | Superlight R | Capri |
Year Released | 2002 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2570 mm |