2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1995 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1995 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Ranger weights approximately 958 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Caterham 7 | 1995 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 7 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1428 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2840 mm |