2002 Caterham Superlight R vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Caterham Superlight R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Caterham Superlight R would be higher. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Caterham Superlight R (190 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Caterham Superlight R should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger.
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, 2007 Ford Ranger (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Caterham Superlight R. (203 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger 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 | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | Superlight R | Ranger |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2840 mm |