2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (200 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2004 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1290 kg more than 2004 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (224 Nm). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Caterham 7 | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Caterham | Ferrari |
Model | 7 | 400 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 392 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2710 mm |