2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1996 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,707 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Falcon weights approximately 1080 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, 1996 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7. 1996 Ford Falcon 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. 1996 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 1996 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 7 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 398 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2800 mm |