1996 Caterham 7 vs. 2008 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Caterham 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Caterham 7 would be higher. At 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 997 kg more than 1996 Caterham 7.
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, 2008 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Caterham 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Caterham 7 | 2008 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Caterham | Ferrari |
| Model | 7 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3586 cc |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 291 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 478 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 95 L |
