2004 Caterham 7 vs. 2004 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2004 Caterham 7 and 2004 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mondeo. (153 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 938 kg more than 2004 Caterham 7.
Because 2004 Caterham 7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Caterham 7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mondeo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mondeo (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (224 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Caterham 7 | 2004 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | 7 | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2302 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2730 mm |
