2004 Caterham 7 vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 3 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 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger.
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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Caterham 7 | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 7 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2840 mm |