2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1992 Ferrari F40
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 2,934 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (200 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 610 kg more than 2003 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, 1992 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Caterham 7 | 1992 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | Caterham | Ferrari |
| Model | 7 | F40 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2934 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 472 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2650 mm |
