1986 Caterham 1700 vs. 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1986 Caterham 1700 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 4,554 cc (12 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1986 Caterham 1700. (168 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1986 Caterham 1700.
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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1986 Caterham 1700 | 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | |
Make | Caterham | Ferrari |
Model | 1700 | 375 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1986 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1692 cc | 4554 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2610 mm |