1996 Caterham 7 vs. 1997 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Caterham 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Caterham 7 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Mustang weights approximately 458 kg more than 1996 Caterham 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, 1997 Ford Mustang (678 Nm) has 522 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Caterham 7. (156 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Caterham 7 | 1997 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 7 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 156 Nm | 678 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 478 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2580 mm |