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 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (251 HP @ 8000 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 1066 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 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (258 Nm @ 4000 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 | 1997 cc | 3405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2660 mm |
