2004 Caterham 7 vs. 2003 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 1 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. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (200 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2004 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Mustang weights approximately 1036 kg more than 2004 Caterham 7. 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 (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (224 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7. 2003 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 2004 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 2004 Caterham 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Caterham 7 | 2003 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | 7 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2580 mm |
