2002 Caterham Superlight R vs. 1987 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2002 Caterham Superlight R is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Caterham Superlight R (190 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1987 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Caterham Superlight R should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Falcon weights approximately 880 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, 1987 Ford Falcon (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Caterham Superlight R. (203 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Caterham Superlight R.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Caterham Superlight R | 1987 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | Superlight R | Falcon |
Year Released | 2002 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2840 mm |