2008 Citroen Berlingo vs. 1971 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2008 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 415 kg more than 2008 Citroen Berlingo.

Because 1971 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Citroen Berlingo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. (121 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Berlingo.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Citroen Berlingo 1971 Ford Mustang
Make Citroen Ford
Model Berlingo Mustang
Year Released 2008 1971
Body Type Panel Van Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1360 cc 5752 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 330 HP
Torque 121 Nm 503 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75 mm 101.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 77 mm 88.9 mm
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1200 kg 1615 kg
Vehicle Length 4140 mm 4820 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1280 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2780 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 75 L


 

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