2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1968 Ford GT 40
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford GT 40 (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 460 kg more than 2003 Caterham 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Ford GT 40 (637 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 1968 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 7 | GT 40 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 4948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 424 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2420 mm |