2001 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Mustang would be higher. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mustang. (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mustang weights approximately 245 kg more than 2010 Tesla Roadster.
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, 2001 Ford Mustang (407 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (400 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Mustang | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Ford | Tesla |
Model | Mustang | Roadster |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 400 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2352 mm |