2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1985 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari Mondial (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 7. (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 1065 kg more than 2000 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, 1985 Ferrari Mondial (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 1985 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Caterham | Ferrari |
Model | 7 | Mondial |
Year Released | 2000 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1137 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |