2004 Caterham 7 vs. 2009 Ford E-250
To start off, 2009 Ford E-250 is newer by 5 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford E-250 weights approximately 496 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, 2009 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7. 2009 Ford E-250 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. 2009 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Caterham 7 | 2009 Ford E-250 | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 7 | E-250 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 6030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 2140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3510 mm |