2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 1970 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is newer by 31 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 4,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Mustang (217 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 640 kg more than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. 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.
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2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 1970 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | Beaulieu | Mustang |
Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2750 mm |