Performance Review: Ford Mustang GT-H 4.6 V8 Hertz Edition - [2006]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ford Mustang Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ford Mustang GT-H 4.6 V8 Hertz Edition is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2006. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2007 Caparo T1 3.5l V8 and the 2006 Caparo T1 2.4 V8.This particular Ford Mustang has a 4601cc 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 1582 kgs (3487 lbs) this makes the Ford Mustang GT-H 4.6 V8 Hertz Edition in the same weight category as the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 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 4601cc 24V V8 engine produces 325 bhp (242 kW) @ 5750 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 330 lb-ft (447.4 Nm) @ 4500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (332 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne 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.

The 2008 Maserati GranTurismo S 4.6 V8 (230.3 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ford Mustang.

The Ford Mustang has a Power to weight ratio of 205.4 bhp per ton and 208.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2006 Mustang competing with the 2008 Maserati GranTurismo S 4.6 V8 (230.3 bhp per ton) or the 2012 Porsche Boxster S PDK (230.3 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 208.5 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 1970 Chevrolet Malibu 5.7 V8 Turbo Hydra-Matic (233.5 lb-ft per ton) or the 2003 Aston-Martin DB9 5.9 V12 (233.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.00 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.2 secs, this made the Ford Mustang GT-H 4.6 V8 Hertz Edition as fast as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo (5.00 secs) the 2022 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 Turbo FL5 (5.00 secs) the 2022 Toyota Corolla GR 1.6 Turbo (5.00 secs) the or the 2020 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works GP (5.00 secs). This Ford Mustang GT-H 4.6 V8 Hertz Edition is also faster than the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Q4 2.0L Turbo (5.10 secs) the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Ti 2.0 Turbo (5.10 secs) the 2017 Dodge Charger Daytona 5.7 V8 370 (5.10 secs) the and the 2017 Audi A6 3.0T Competition (5.10 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Mustang and the 2022 BMW Z4 M40i 3.0 Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Ford Mustang on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.84 secs @ 98.9 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2022 BMW Z4 M40i 3.0 Turbo (13.77 secs), the 1971 Maserati Bora 4.7 V8 (13.78 secs), and the 2017 Audi A6 3.0T Competition (13.78 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2006 version of the Ford Mustang GT-H 4.6 V8 Hertz Edition has a maximum speed of 145mph.

Top Speed of the 2006 Mustang equals the 2007 Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8 Supercharged (156 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2006 Ford Mustang GT-H 4.6 V8 Hertz Edition then how about the 2007 Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8 Supercharged (156 mph), the 2003 Ford Mustang Mach 1 (156 mph), or the 1999 Nissan Skyline R34 GTR (156 mph).

Related Links:

2006 Mustang Rivals List.

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