Ford Mustang Performance Review.
Introduction:
This edition of the Ford Mustang Mach 1 351 is the 4 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1973. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the
1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 GTS and the 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona.This particular Ford Mustang has a 5766cc 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, Fastback 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 1597 kgs (3520 lbs) this makes the Ford Mustang Mach 1 351 in the same weight category as the
2021 Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae Roadster 6.5 V12 or the give or take 50kg.
![Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo - [2022] image](/editionimages/2380.jpg "Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo - [2022] image")
The Ford Mustang shares the same bhp with the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (276 bhp)
In terms of power the 5766cc 16V V8 engine produces 259 bhp (193 kW) @ 5600 rpm similar to the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (276 bhp) or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD (266 bhp).
The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 292 lb-ft (395.8 Nm) @ 3400 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the
2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft) or the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (295 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.
![Seat Leon Cupra 265 - [2014] image](/editionimages/1684.jpg "Seat Leon Cupra 265 - [2014] image")
The 2014 Seat Leon Cupra 265 (187.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ford Mustang.
The Ford Mustang has a Power to weight ratio of 162.1 bhp per ton and 182.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1973 Mustang competing with the
2014 Seat Leon Cupra 265 (187.0 bhp per ton) or the 1994 Maserati Quattroporte AM337 2.0i V6 Bi Turbo (186.7 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 182.8 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
1960 Chevrolet Impala 348 Hardtop (207.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 2006 Dodge Charger 5.7 V8 R/T (207.6 lb-ft per ton).
Acceleration:
With a 0-60mph time of 7.00 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.2 secs, this made the Ford Mustang Mach 1 351 as fast as the 2020 Alfa-Romeo Giulia 2.2 16v Turbo Diesel (7.00 secs) the 2015 Mazda MX5 2.0i Roadster Coupe (7.00 secs) the 2013 Seat Leon SC 1.8 FR Start-Stop DSG (7.00 secs) the or the 2012 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTi Cabriolet DSG (7.00 secs). This Ford Mustang Mach 1 351 is also faster than the 2018 Abarth 595 Turismo 1.4 Turbo (7.10 secs) the 2013 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6 (7.10 secs) the 2012 Lexus ES 350 (7.10 secs) the and the 2011 Abarth 500C Essesse 1.4 Turbo (7.10 secs).
![Bentley Azure T 6.8 V8 - [2008] image](/editionimages/1489.jpg "Bentley Azure T 6.8 V8 - [2008] image")
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Mustang and the 2008 Bentley Azure T 6.8 V8
When talking about the performance of the Ford Mustang on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.97 secs @ 91.4 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2008 Bentley Azure T 6.8 V8 (14.90 secs), the 1966 Buick Riviera 6.6l V8 (14.90 secs), and the 2011 KIA Optima 2.0 Turbo (14.90 secs).
Top Speed:
Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1973 version of the Ford Mustang Mach 1 351 has a maximum speed of 130mph.
Top Speed of the 1973 Mustang equals the 2010 Audi A1 A1 1.4 TFSI S-Tronic (141 mph)
If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 351 then how about
the 2010 Audi A1 A1 1.4 TFSI S-Tronic (141 mph), the 2009 Renault Clio 2.0 RenaultSport III 200 Cup (141 mph), or the 2006 Seat Leon 1.8 20vt Cupra R 210 (141 mph).
