Performance Review: Ford Mustang GT 6.4 V8 2+2 Fastback - [1968]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ford Mustang Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ford Mustang GT 6.4 V8 2+2 Fastback is the 4 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1968. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1969 McLaren M6 GT 5.7 V8 and the 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429.This particular Ford Mustang has a 6387cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

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 1503 kgs (3313 lbs) this makes the Ford Mustang GT 6.4 V8 2+2 Fastback in the same weight category as the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 or the give or take 50kg.

The Ford Mustang shares the same bhp with the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp)

In terms of power the 6387cc 16V V8 engine produces 325 bhp (242 kW) @ 4800 rpm similar to the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (348 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 427 lb-ft (578.9 Nm) @ 3200 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.

The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 991 (241.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ford Mustang.

The Ford Mustang has a Power to weight ratio of 216.2 bhp per ton and 284.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1968 Mustang competing with the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 991 (241.2 bhp per ton) or the 2009 Aston-Martin Rapide 6.0 V12 (241.0 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 284.0 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 2011 McLaren MP4-12C 3.8L V8 Twin Turbo (308.9 lb-ft per ton) or the 2012 McLaren MP4-12C 3.8L V8 Twin Turbo (308.9 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.0 secs, this made the Ford Mustang GT 6.4 V8 2+2 Fastback as fast as the 2021 KIA K5 GT 2.5 Turbo (5.80 secs) the 2020 Toyota Camry TRD 3.5 V6 (5.80 secs) the 2017 Seat Leon ST Cupra 300 (5.80 secs) the or the 2017 Seat Leon ST Cupra 300 DSG (5.80 secs). This Ford Mustang GT 6.4 V8 2+2 Fastback is also faster than the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic Wagon (5.90 secs) the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (5.90 secs) the 2017 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (5.90 secs) the and the 2015 Seat Leon ST Cupra 280 (5.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Mustang and the 2009 Tesla Roadster Electric 248bhp

When talking about the performance of the Ford Mustang on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.61 secs @ 100.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2009 Tesla Roadster Electric 248bhp (13.55 secs), the 2012 Audi A4 S4 3.0L V6 Supercharged (13.56 secs), and the 2011 Morgan 3 Wheeler 2.0l V-Twin (13.56 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1968 version of the Ford Mustang GT 6.4 V8 2+2 Fastback has a maximum speed of 122mph.

Top Speed of the 1968 Mustang equals the 2016 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Quattro (133 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1968 Ford Mustang GT 6.4 V8 2+2 Fastback then how about the 2016 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Quattro (133 mph), the 2015 Mazda MX5 2.0i Roadster Coupe (133 mph), or the 2009 Citroen DS3 1.6 THP 150 (133 mph).

Related Links:

1968 Mustang Rivals List.

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