1998 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2005 TVR Cerbera is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Cerbera (355 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1998 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Mustang weights approximately 290 kg more than 2005 TVR Cerbera.
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, 2005 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Mustang | 2005 TVR Cerbera | |
Make | Ford | TVR |
Model | Mustang | Cerbera |
Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2570 mm |