1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1987 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (251 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1987 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Mustang weights approximately 710 kg more than 1992 Caterham Super 7.
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, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (250 Nm @ 6250 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Caterham Super 7 | 1987 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | Super 7 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1992 | 1987 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2560 mm |