2000 Citroen Berlingo vs. 1970 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2000 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Citroen Berlingo (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Citroen Berlingo should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 334 kg more than 2000 Citroen Berlingo.
Because 1970 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Citroen Berlingo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen Berlingo. (147 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen Berlingo | 1970 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Berlingo | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 7014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2750 mm |
