2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1987 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,088 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1987 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 1130 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, 1987 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7. 1987 Ford Fairlane 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. 1987 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 1987 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 7 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2003 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 4088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2950 mm |