2000 Caterham 21 vs. 2007 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2007 Ford Mustang is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Caterham 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Caterham 21 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 21. (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Ford Mustang (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | 21 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 105.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2730 mm |
