2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1992 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1992 Ford Mustang. (105 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Mustang weights approximately 735 kg more 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, 2000 Caterham 21 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 21 | 1992 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | 21 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |
