1985 Caterham 1700 vs. 1960 Ferrari 256 F1
To start off, 1985 Caterham 1700 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 256 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 would be higher. At 2,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 (292 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1985 Caterham 1700. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 should accelerate faster than 1985 Caterham 1700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 weights approximately 17 kg more than 1985 Caterham 1700. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
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1985 Caterham 1700 | 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 | |
Make | Caterham | Ferrari |
Model | 1700 | 256 F1 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1692 cc | 2474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2230 mm |