Ford Fiesta 3 Doors (1999 – 2002) vs Caterham Classic (2000 – 2005): specs compared
Both offer around 105 hp at most. The Caterham Classic is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.5 s against 10.2 s. The Ford Fiesta 3 Doors has the higher top speed: 182 km/h against 177 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.1 L/100 km against 7.0 L/100 km. The Caterham Classic is the lighter car, from 525 kg against 912 kg. At 3,830 mm, the Ford Fiesta 3 Doors is 449 mm longer than the Caterham Classic.
| Specification |
Ford
Fiesta 3 Doors
1999 – 2002
|
Caterham
Classic
2000 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2002 | 2000 – 2005 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 60 – 101 hp | 105 hp |
| Torque | 103 – 145 Nm | 129 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.2 – 17.5 s | 6.5 s |
| Top speed | 153 – 182 km/h | 177 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.1 – 6.9 L/100 km | 7.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,830 mm | 3,381 mm |
| Width | 1,631 mm | 1,575 mm |
| Height | 1,321 mm | 1,115 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,451 mm | 2,225 mm |
| Curb weight | 912 – 980 kg | 525 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.