1995 Caterham 21 vs. 1971 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1995 Caterham 21 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ferrari 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ferrari 312 would be higher. At 2,991 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Ferrari 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 312 (464 HP @ 12600 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1995 Caterham 21. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1995 Caterham 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Caterham 21 weights approximately 88 kg more than 1971 Ferrari 312.
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:
1995 Caterham 21 | 1971 Ferrari 312 | |
Make | Caterham | Ferrari |
Model | 21 | 312 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 464 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 12600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2390 mm |