1985 Caterham 1700 vs. 1970 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1985 Caterham 1700 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Caterham 1700 (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Caterham 1700 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 1041 kg more than 1985 Caterham 1700.
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, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 472 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Caterham 1700. (165 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Caterham 1700.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Caterham 1700 | 1970 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 1700 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1692 cc | 7014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 637 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2750 mm |