2004 Caterham 7 vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2004 Caterham 7 and 2004 Ford Expedition were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (232 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1897 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 Ford Expedition (395 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (258 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2004 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 2004 Caterham 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Caterham 7 | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 7 | Expedition |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 395 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 2367 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3030 mm |