1986 Caterham 1700 vs. 1978 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1986 Caterham 1700 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1986 Caterham 1700. (168 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 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.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Caterham 1700 | 1978 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Caterham | Ferrari |
Model | 1700 | 308 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1692 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2560 mm |