2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1996 Ford Indigo
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 Indigo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Indigo would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ford Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Indigo (430 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Indigo weights approximately 670 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 Indigo (549 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Caterham 7 | 1996 Ford Indigo | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | 7 | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2900 mm |
