2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 29 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 21 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 21. (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 460 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21. 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, 2000 Caterham 21 (210 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 21 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 4726 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 146 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2780 mm |