2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1987 Ferrari 412 GT
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari 412 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari 412 GT would be higher. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 2004 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 1415 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, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Caterham 7 | 1987 Ferrari 412 GT | |
| Make | Caterham | Ferrari |
| Model | 7 | 412 GT |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2710 mm |
