1995 Caterham 21 vs. 1974 Ferrari 365 GT4
To start off, 1995 Caterham 21 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ferrari 365 GT4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ferrari 365 GT4 would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1974 Ferrari 365 GT4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ferrari 365 GT4 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1995 Caterham 21. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari 365 GT4 should accelerate faster than 1995 Caterham 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ferrari 365 GT4 weights approximately 512 kg more than 1995 Caterham 21. 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.
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1995 Caterham 21 | 1974 Ferrari 365 GT4 | |
Make | Caterham | Ferrari |
Model | 21 | 365 GT4 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 339 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 244 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |