2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1968 Ford Zephyr
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 Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 764 kg more than 2003 Caterham 7.
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, 2003 Caterham 7 (210 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 1968 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 7 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 2003 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 72.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1254 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 |