2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 1196 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, 1979 Ford LTD (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2003 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 2003 Caterham 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 1979 Ford LTD | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 7 | LTD |
Year Released | 2003 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2900 mm |