2002 Caterham Superlight R vs. 1985 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2002 Caterham Superlight R is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Caterham Superlight R (190 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1985 Ford Mustang. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Caterham Superlight R should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Mustang weights approximately 690 kg more than 2002 Caterham Superlight R.
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, 1985 Ford Mustang (285 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Caterham Superlight R. (203 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Caterham Superlight R.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Caterham Superlight R | 1985 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | Superlight R | Mustang |
Year Released | 2002 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2500 mm |