2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1990 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (200 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2004 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 936 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, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (224 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1990 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 | 1990 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Caterham | Ferrari |
Model | 7 | Mondial |
Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 3186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 73.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2660 mm |