2004 Caterham 7 vs. 2006 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Caterham 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Caterham 7 would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (200 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2004 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 2316 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.
Because 2006 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Caterham 7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (224 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7. 2006 Ford Five Hundred 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. 2006 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Caterham 7 | 2006 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | 7 | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2870 mm |
