2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1968 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Mustang (335 HP) has 105 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 21. (230 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 21.
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, 1968 Ford Mustang (597 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1968 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 21 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 7010 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 335 HP |
Torque | 210 Nm | 597 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 101.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2750 mm |