1997 Citroen Berlingo vs. 1997 Ford Mustang

To start off, both 1997 Citroen Berlingo and 1997 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Mustang (590 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 516 more horse power than 1997 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 140 kg more than 1997 Ford Mustang.

Because 1997 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Citroen Berlingo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (728 Nm) has 618 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Citroen Berlingo. (110 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Citroen Berlingo.

Compare all specifications:

1997 Citroen Berlingo 1997 Ford Mustang
Make Citroen Ford
Model Berlingo Mustang
Year Released 1997 1997
Body Type Panel Van Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1397 cc 5400 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 74 HP 590 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 110 Nm 728 Nm
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1070 kg 930 kg
Vehicle Length 4110 mm 4620 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1830 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2580 mm


 

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