Caterham CSR
CSR
260 hp2261 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2004-2014
Car comparison
Caterham CSR CSRvsFord Mustang V Convertible 4.6 i V8 24V
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Ford Mustang V Convertible
4.6 i V8 24V
304 hp4601 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2005-2009
Comparison overview
Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.
Best choices
Caterham CSR CSR
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.0 s
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Lightest515 kg1,135 lb
- Best power-to-weight505 hp/t376 kW/t2.0 kg/hp
- Best overall score59/100
- Best performance score71/100
- Best economy score0/100
Ford Mustang V Convertible 4.6 i V8 24V
- Most powerful304 hp227 kW
- Highest torque434 Nm320 lb-ft
- Best practicality score44/100
Specification comparison
| Model | CaterhamCSRCSR | FordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 260hp194kW | 304hp227kW |
| Torque | 271Nm200lb-ft | 434Nm320lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 515kg1,135lb | 1,685kg3,715lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 33.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated | 68.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.0s | 5.3s |
| 0-200 km/h | 9.9s Calculated | 22.2s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 2.9s Calculated | 5.0s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption city | - | 13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | - | 9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 10.8s Calculated | 13.5s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 505hp/t376kW/t229hp/1000 lb Calculated | 180hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 526Nm/t352lb-ft/ton Calculated | 258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,261cc138cu in | 4,601cc281cu in |
| Length | 3,300mm130in | 4,765mm188in |
| Width | 1,505mm59in | 1,877mm74in |
| Height | - | 1,415mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,315mm91in | 2,720mm107in |
| Front track | 1,505mm59in | 1,585mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,465mm58in | 1,600mm63in |
| Trunk volume | - | 275L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | - | 61L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Caterham CSR CSRFord Mustang V Convertible 4.6 i V8 24VPowerTorque
- Caterham CSR CSR: Power / Torque
- Ford Mustang V Convertible 4.6 i V8 24V: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| CaterhamCSRCSR | 7,500 rpm | - | 7,750 rpm |
| FordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V | 5,750 rpm | 4,500 rpm | 6,000 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | CaterhamCSRCSR | FordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 2.9 s | 5.0 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.0 s | 5.3 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 9.9 s | 22.2 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 1.8 s | 2.2 s |
330 ft 101 m | 4.7 s | 5.8 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.0 s | 8.8 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.1 s | 11.4 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 10.8 s | 13.5 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 207 km/h 129 mph | 167 km/h 104 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CaterhamCSRCSR | 260 hp 194 kW |
| FordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V | 304 hp 227 kW |
Ford Mustang V Convertible 4.6 i V8 24V has 44 hp more than Caterham CSR CSR.
The biggest power difference is between Caterham CSR CSR and Ford Mustang V Convertible 4.6 i V8 24V: 44 hp (33 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CaterhamCSRCSR | 271 Nm 200 lb-ft |
| FordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V | 434 Nm 320 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CaterhamCSRCSR | 515 kg 1,135 lb |
| FordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V | 1,685 kg 3,715 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CaterhamCSRCSR | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| FordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CaterhamCSRCSR | 3.0 s |
| FordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V | 5.3 s |
Although Ford Mustang V Convertible 4.6 i V8 24V has more power, Caterham CSR CSR is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Caterham CSR CSR and Ford Mustang V Convertible 4.6 i V8 24V: 2.3 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CaterhamCSRCSR | 505 hp/t 376 kW/t 2.0 kg/hp |
| FordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V | 180 hp/t 135 kW/t 5.5 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| CaterhamCSRCSR | 260 hp 194 kW | 3.0 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| FordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V | 304 hp 227 kW | 5.3 s | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | CaterhamCSRCSR | FordMustang V Convertible4.6 i V8 24V | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 260 hp 194 kW | 304 hp 227 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 271 Nm 200 lb-ft | 434 Nm 320 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.0 s | 5.3 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 515 kg 1,135 lb | 1,685 kg 3,715 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Practicality |
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| Trunk score | - | 275 L 9.7 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 505 hp/t 376 kW/t 2.0 kg/hp | 180 hp/t 135 kW/t 5.5 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Head-to-head comparisons
Caterham CSR CSR
- Is 1,170 kg lighter
- Is 2.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
- Has 324 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Lowest power
Ford Mustang V Convertible 4.6 i V8 24V
- Has 44 hp more
- Has 163 Nm more
Pros
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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