2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 1162 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, 1972 Ford Torino (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Caterham 7 | 1972 Ford Torino | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | 7 | Torino |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3000 mm |
