Performance Review: Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 - [2004]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ford Mustang Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2004. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2005 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 and the 2005 SSC Aero SC 8T 6.3L.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 1584 kgs (3492 lbs) this makes the Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 in the same weight category as the 2022 Porsche 911 Sport Classic 3.7 Turbo 992 or the give or take 50kg.

The Ford Mustang shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp)

In terms of power the 4601cc 24V V8 engine produces 300 bhp (223 kW) @ 5750 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp) or the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 320 lb-ft (433.8 Nm) @ 4500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (295 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 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI R205 Spec C - Hatch (214.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ford Mustang.

The Ford Mustang has a Power to weight ratio of 189.3 bhp per ton and 202.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2004 Mustang competing with the 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI R205 Spec C - Hatch (214.2 bhp per ton) or the 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI S206 (214.2 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 202.0 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 Ford Thunderbird 428 Hard Top 5th Gen. (227.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 1991 Chevrolet Camaro 5.7 V8 Z28 (226.9 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.5 secs, this made the Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 as fast as the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (5.30 secs) the 2019 Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 300 Trophy-R (5.30 secs) the 2017 Mercedes G Class 63 AMG (5.30 secs) the or the 2017 Land-Rover Velar 3.0 V6 Supercharged 360 (5.30 secs). This Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 is also faster than 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 Jaguar F Type 2.0 Turbo Cabriolet (5.40 secs) the and the 2019 Jaguar F Type 2.0 Turbo (5.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Mustang and the 2009 Bentley Mulsanne 6.8 V8 Twin Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Ford Mustang on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.22 secs @ 96.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2009 Bentley Mulsanne 6.8 V8 Twin Turbo (14.16 secs), the 1963 Aston-Martin DB5 1963 (14.17 secs), and the 2013 Volvo S60 T6 3.0 Turbo (14.18 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2004 version of the Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 has a maximum speed of 150mph.

Top Speed of the 2004 Mustang equals the 2013 Porsche Panamera Diesel 3.0 V6 Turbo (161 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2004 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 then how about the 2013 Porsche Panamera Diesel 3.0 V6 Turbo (161 mph), the 2013 Porsche Panamera 3.6 V6 (161 mph), or the 2011 Radical SR3 SL 2.0 Turbo (161 mph).

Related Links:

2004 Mustang Rivals List.

A Brief History of Ford

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