2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (123 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 640 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, 1977 Ford Cortina (289 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 7 | Cortina |
Year Released | 2003 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2580 mm |