2006 Ford Mustang vs. 2002 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 TVR Cerbera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 TVR Cerbera would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Cerbera (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mustang weights approximately 685 kg more than 2002 TVR Cerbera.
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, 2002 TVR Cerbera (457 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Mustang. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Mustang | 2002 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Mustang | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 457 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 65 L |
