2003 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Mustang would be higher. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2011 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2011 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Mustang weights approximately 245 kg more than 2011 Tesla Roadster. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Ford Mustang (556 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tesla Roadster. (400 Nm). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Mustang | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Ford | Tesla |
Model | Mustang | Roadster |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 556 Nm | 400 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2352 mm |