Ford Mustang Performance Review.
Introduction:
This edition of the Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1997. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the
1997 TVR Speed 12 7.7L V12 and the 1997 McLaren F1 GT 6.1 V12.This particular Ford Mustang has a 4601cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.
![Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 - [2023] image](/editionimages/2343.jpg "Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 - [2023] image")
Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170
The Mustang shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the
2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Mustang's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.
Power and Weight:
Weighing in at 1481 kgs (3265 lbs) this makes the Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 in the same weight category as the
2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 or the give or take 50kg.
![Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo - [2022] image](/editionimages/2340.jpg "Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo - [2022] image")
The Ford Mustang shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp)
In terms of power the 4601cc 16V V8 engine produces 215 bhp (160 kW) @ 4400 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp) or the 2020 Audi TT S Turbo 50 TFSI (225 bhp).
The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 285 lb-ft (386.4 Nm) @ 3500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the
2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (295 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft).
Power to Weight:
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Ford Mustang you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
![Chevrolet Corvette C3 Stingray ZR-1 - [1972] image](/editionimages/1110.jpg "Chevrolet Corvette C3 Stingray ZR-1 - [1972] image")
The 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Stingray ZR-1 (170.1 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ford Mustang.
The Ford Mustang has a Power to weight ratio of 145.1 bhp per ton and 192.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1997 Mustang competing with the
1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Stingray ZR-1 (170.1 bhp per ton) or the 2005 Volkswagen-VW Phaeton 6.0 W12 (170.1 bhp per ton).
Power to Weight(cont.):
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Ford Mustang generating around 192.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the
1968 Holden Monaro GTS 327 5.4 V8 (217.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 2009 Mercedes S Class 63 L AMG (217.2 lb-ft per ton).
Acceleration:
With a 0-60mph time of 6.10 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.3 secs, this made the Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 as fast as the 2017 Hyundai i30 N 2.0 Turbo (6.10 secs) the 2017 Land-Rover Velar 3.0 SDV6 300 (6.10 secs) the 2017 Maserati Ghibli 3.0 V6 Diesel (6.10 secs) the or the 2016 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo Auto (6.10 secs). This Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 is also faster than the 2019 Toyota Supra SZ-R 2.0 Turbo (6.20 secs) the 2019 Toyota Supra SZ 2.0 Turbo (6.20 secs) the 2017 Volkswagen-VW Arteon 2.0 TDi SCR 4Motion (6.20 secs) the and the 2014 Peugeot 208 Gti 1.6 Turbo 30th (6.20 secs).
![Pontiac Tempest GT-37 6.6 V8 - [1971] image](/editionimages/1253.jpg "Pontiac Tempest GT-37 6.6 V8 - [1971] image")
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Mustang and the 1971 Pontiac Tempest GT-37 6.6 V8
When talking about the performance of the Ford Mustang on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.55 secs @ 88.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1971 Pontiac Tempest GT-37 6.6 V8 (15.48 secs), the 2016 Audi A6 3.0 TDI BiTurbo Avant Tiptronic (15.48 secs), and the 2009 Dodge Ram Sport RT (15.49 secs).
Top Speed:
Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1997 version of the Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 has a maximum speed of 139mph.
Top Speed of the 1997 Mustang equals the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (150 mph)
If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1997 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 then how about
the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (150 mph), the 2020 Lotus Exige Sport 410 Roadster 3.5 V6 (150 mph), or the 2017 Land-Rover Velar 3.0 SDV6 300 (150 mph).
