1994 Caterham Seven vs. 1950 Ferrari 166
To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 1,998 cc, 1994 Caterham Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Caterham Seven (165 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 166. (114 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ferrari 166 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven.
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:
1994 Caterham Seven | 1950 Ferrari 166 | |
Make | Caterham | Ferrari |
Model | Seven | 166 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1995 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 114 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 900 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2430 mm |