1996 Caterham 7 vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1996 Caterham 7 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1996 Caterham 7. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1996 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 522 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Caterham 7 (156 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1996 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Caterham 7 | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | 7 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 4726 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 478 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2780 mm |
