2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1955 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1955 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Anglia weights approximately 270 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Caterham 7 (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Caterham 7 | 1955 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 7 | Anglia |
Year Released | 2004 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2220 mm |