1986 Caterham 1700 vs. 1985 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1986 Caterham 1700 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1986 Caterham 1700. (168 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 208 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 | 1985 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Caterham | Ferrari |
Model | 1700 | 208 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1692 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 74 L |