2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1985 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 19 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, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1985 Ferrari Mondial. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 1035 kg more than 2004 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, 1985 Ferrari Mondial (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Caterham 7 | 1985 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Caterham | Ferrari |
Model | 7 | Mondial |
Year Released | 2004 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2660 mm |