2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 1145 kg more than 2003 Caterham 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Caterham 7 | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | 7 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2800 mm |
