1996 Caterham 7 vs. 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1996 Caterham 7 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1996 Caterham 7. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1996 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa weights approximately 202 kg more than 1996 Caterham 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, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Caterham 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Caterham 7 | 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | Caterham | Ferrari |
| Model | 7 | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 478 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 88 L |
