Performance Review: Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD - [2021]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ford Mustang Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD is the 0 speed / Auto 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 0cc Naturally Aspirated Electric powerplant with 0 cylinders in a - formation.

Alternative Electric -0's includes the 2021 McMurtry Speirling Goodwood

The Mustang shares its Electric -0 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 McMurtry Speirling Goodwood and the 2019 Pininfarina Battista 1900. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Mustang's All Wheel Drive, SUV combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1950 kgs (4299 lbs) this makes the Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD in the same weight category as the 2022 BMW 3 Series M3 Competition Touring 3.0 xDrive or the give or take 50kg.

The Ford Mustang shares the same bhp with the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (276 bhp)

In terms of power the 0cc 0V -0 engine produces 266 bhp (198 kW) @ 0 rpm similar to the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (276 bhp) or the 2021 KIA K5 GT 2.5 Turbo (290 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated -0 throws out 428 lb-ft (580.2 Nm) @ 0 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 1996 Lotus Elise S1 (161.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ford Mustang.

The Ford Mustang has a Power to weight ratio of 136.4 bhp per ton and 219.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2021 Mustang competing with the 1996 Lotus Elise S1 (161.4 bhp per ton) or the 1989 Lotus Elan SE (161.4 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 219.4 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 2009 Jaguar XJ 3.0D V6 600 LWB (244.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 2012 BMW 6 Series M6 Cabriolet 4.4 V8 (244.2 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.4 secs, this made the Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD as fast as the 2021 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 16V Limited Edition (5.20 secs) the 2018 Tesla Model 3 Mid Range (5.20 secs) the 2018 Bentley Bentayga Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (5.20 secs) the or the 2018 BMW X7 xDrive 50i 4.4 V8 Turbo (5.20 secs). This Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD is also faster than the 2019 Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 300 Trophy-R (5.30 secs) the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (5.30 secs) the 2017 Mercedes G Class 63 AMG (5.30 secs) the and the 2017 Land-Rover Velar 3.0 V6 Supercharged 360 (5.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Mustang and the 1990 Nissan 300ZX 3.0 V6 Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Ford Mustang on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.4 secs @ 88.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1990 Nissan 300ZX 3.0 V6 Turbo (15.34 secs), the 2006 Infiniti M45 4.5 V8 Sport (15.34 secs), and the 1992 Jaguar XJ R-S 6.0 V12 (15.34 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2021 version of the Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD has a maximum speed of 112mph.

Top Speed of the 2021 Mustang equals the 1994 Fiat Punto 1.4 GT (123 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-E AWD then how about the 1994 Fiat Punto 1.4 GT (123 mph), the 1986 Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9 8v (123 mph), or the 1983 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 Convertible (123 mph).

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