Ford Mustang Performance Review.
Introduction:
This edition of the Ford Mustang Mach 1 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 1754 kgs (3866 lbs) this makes the Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 in the same weight category as the
2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 or the give or take 50kg.
![Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 - [2024] image](/editionimages/2372.jpg "Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 - [2024] image")
The Ford Mustang shares the same bhp with the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp)
In terms of power the 5038cc 32V V8 engine produces 480 bhp (357 kW) @ 7000 rpm similar to the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 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.
![BMW 6 Series M6 Gran Coupe Competition Package F06 - [2017] image](/editionimages/1768.jpg "BMW 6 Series M6 Gran Coupe Competition Package F06 - [2017] image")
The 2017 BMW 6 Series M6 Gran Coupe Competition Package F06 (298.6 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ford Mustang.
The Ford Mustang has a Power to weight ratio of 273.6 bhp per ton and 239.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2021 Mustang competing with the
2017 BMW 6 Series M6 Gran Coupe Competition Package F06 (298.6 bhp per ton) or the 2011 Mercedes C Class 63 AMG Coupe Black Series (298.2 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 239.4 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
1967 Chevrolet Impala SS 427 (264.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 2007 Mercedes CLK 63 AMG Black Series (264.2 lb-ft per ton).
Acceleration:
With a 0-60mph time of 4.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.4 secs, this made the Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 as fast as the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (4.30 secs) the 2023 Lotus Emira First Edition i4 2.0 Turbo (4.30 secs) the 2022 Lotus Eletre S 603 bhp (4.30 secs) the or the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo 992 (4.30 secs). This Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 is also faster than the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs) the 2020 Bentley Bentayga 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs) the and the 2020 Maserati Quattroporte Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo (4.40 secs).
![BMW 3 Series M3 SMG 2d E46 - [2001] image](/editionimages/158.jpg "BMW 3 Series M3 SMG 2d E46 - [2001] image")
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Mustang and the 2001 BMW 3 Series M3 SMG 2d E46
When talking about the performance of the Ford Mustang on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.55 secs @ 109.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2001 BMW 3 Series M3 SMG 2d E46 (12.50 secs), the 1996 BMW 3 Series M3 Evolution E36 (12.50 secs), and the 2020 Audi A4 S4 3.0 V6 Turbo (12.50 secs).
Top Speed:
Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2021 version of the Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 has a maximum speed of 166mph.
Top Speed of the 2021 Mustang equals the 2019 Jaguar F Type Supercharged 5.0 V8 (177 mph)
If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 then how about
the 2019 Jaguar F Type Supercharged 5.0 V8 (177 mph), the 2017 Dodge Viper ACR 8.4 V10 Extreme Aero (177 mph), or the 2017 Dodge Viper ACR 8.4 V10 (177 mph).
