2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1971 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1971 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Falcon weights approximately 890 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, 1971 Ford Falcon (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Caterham 7 | 1971 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 7 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2830 mm |