1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1975 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1991 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 208 (168 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1991 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1991 Caterham Super 7. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Ferrari 208 (186 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Caterham Super 7 | 1975 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Caterham | Ferrari |
| Model | Super 7 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 71 mm |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 80 L |
