2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1966 Ford GT 40
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2004 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 666 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Caterham 7 (258 Nm) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Caterham 7 | 1966 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 7 | GT 40 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 85 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1136 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2420 mm |