Ford Mustang Performance Review.
Introduction:
This edition of the Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2021. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the
2021 McMurtry Speirling Goodwood and the 2021 Rimac Nevera 1888bhp Electric AWD.This particular Ford Mustang has a 5038cc 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 1692 kgs (3730 lbs) this makes the Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 in the same weight category as the
2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.
![Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo - [2023] image](/editionimages/2376.webp "Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo - [2023] image")
The Ford Mustang shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp)
In terms of power the 5038cc 32V V8 engine produces 460 bhp (343 kW) @ 7500 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp).
The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 420 lb-ft (569.4 Nm) @ 4600 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the
2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (418 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (443 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.
![Porsche 911 GT3 997 - [2007] image](/editionimages/461.jpg "Porsche 911 GT3 997 - [2007] image")
The 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 997 (296.7 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ford Mustang.
The Ford Mustang has a Power to weight ratio of 271.8 bhp per ton and 248.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2021 Mustang competing with the
2007 Porsche 911 GT3 997 (296.7 bhp per ton) or the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 Bi Turbo (296.7 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 248.2 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
2020 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo (273.2 lb-ft per ton) or the 2015 Nissan Skyline GT-R Nismo R35 (273.1 lb-ft per ton).
Acceleration:
With a 0-60mph time of 4.90 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.1 secs, this made the Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 as fast as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (4.90 secs) the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo (4.90 secs) the 2020 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 16V Touring (4.90 secs) the or the 2018 Porsche Boxster T 2.0 Turbo 982 (4.90 secs). This Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 is also faster than the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo (5.00 secs) the 2022 Toyota Corolla GR 1.6 Turbo (5.00 secs) the 2022 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 Turbo FL5 (5.00 secs) the and the 2020 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works GP (5.00 secs).
![TVR Chimaera 4.0 - [1992] image](/editionimages/559.jpg "TVR Chimaera 4.0 - [1992] image")
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Mustang and the 1992 TVR Chimaera 4.0
When talking about the performance of the Ford Mustang on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.59 secs @ 108.7 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1992 TVR Chimaera 4.0 (12.53 secs), the 2005 Maybach 57 S 6.0 V12 (12.53 secs), and the 2004 Mercedes C Class 55 AMG (12.53 secs).
Top Speed:
Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2021 version of the Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 has a maximum speed of 155mph.
Top Speed of the 2021 Mustang equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)
If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2021 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 then how about
the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).
