2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1986 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 21. (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 930 kg more than 2000 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. Let's talk about torque, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 21 | 1986 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Caterham | Ferrari |
| Model | 21 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 86 L |
