1978 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2005 TVR Cerbera is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Cerbera (355 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 125 kg more than 2005 TVR Cerbera.
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, 2005 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Mustang | 2005 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Mustang | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2570 mm |
