Ford Mustang Performance Review.
Introduction:
This edition of the Ford Mustang GT500 KR 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 6886cc 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 1680 kgs (3703 lbs) this makes the Ford Mustang GT500 KR in the same weight category as the
2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.
![Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo 992 - [2022] image](/editionimages/2364.jpg "Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo 992 - [2022] image")
The Ford Mustang shares the same bhp with the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo 992 (380 bhp)
In terms of power the 6886cc 16V V8 engine produces 400 bhp (298 kW) @ 5600 rpm similar to the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo 992 (380 bhp) or the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged Auto (395 bhp).
The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 460 lb-ft (623.6 Nm) @ 3200 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the
2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (470 lb-ft) or the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 (460 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.
![Mercedes SL Class 63 AMG V8 R230 - [2008] image](/editionimages/1211.jpg "Mercedes SL Class 63 AMG V8 R230 - [2008] image")
The 2008 Mercedes SL Class 63 AMG V8 R230 (262.9 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ford Mustang.
The Ford Mustang has a Power to weight ratio of 238.0 bhp per ton and 273.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1968 Mustang competing with the
2008 Mercedes SL Class 63 AMG V8 R230 (262.9 bhp per ton) or the 1992 Dodge Viper SRT/10 8.0L V10 (262.8 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 273.8 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 Ford Mustang 428 Cobra Jet 7.0 V8 (298.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 2015 Mercedes C Class 63 S AMG (298.2 lb-ft per ton).
Acceleration:
With a 0-60mph time of 5.40 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.6 secs, this made the Ford Mustang GT500 KR as fast as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (5.40 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo (5.40 secs) the 2019 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTi TCR 2.0 Turbo (5.40 secs) the or the 2019 Jaguar F Type 2.0 Turbo Cabriolet (5.40 secs). This Ford Mustang GT500 KR is also faster than the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost (5.50 secs) the 2017 Honda Civic Type R 2.0i 16v Turbo - FK8 (5.50 secs) the 2017 Seat Leon SC Cupra 300 (5.50 secs) the and the 2017 Seat Leon Cupra 300 DSG (5.50 secs).
![Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Sport Coupe 1st Gen - [1967] image](/editionimages/744.jpg "Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Sport Coupe 1st Gen - [1967] image")
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Mustang and the 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Sport Coupe 1st Gen
When talking about the performance of the Ford Mustang on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.16 secs @ 104.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Sport Coupe 1st Gen (13.11 secs), the 2014 Renault Megane RenaultSport 275 Trophy (13.12 secs), and the 2017 Seat Leon ST Cupra 300 DSG 4Drive (13.12 secs).
Top Speed:
Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1968 version of the Ford Mustang GT500 KR has a maximum speed of 140mph.
Top Speed of the 1968 Mustang equals the 2020 Lotus Elise Cup 250 1.8 Supercharged (151 mph)
If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1968 Ford Mustang GT500 KR then how about
the 2020 Lotus Elise Cup 250 1.8 Supercharged (151 mph), the 2013 Volkswagen-VW Polo R WRC 2.0 Turbo (151 mph), or the 2006 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTi Edition 30 DSG (151 mph).
