Performance Review: Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 - [2022]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ford Mustang Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2022. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid.This particular Ford Mustang has a 5038cc 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 1692 kgs (3730 lbs) this makes the Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 in the same weight category as the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Ford Mustang shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp)

In terms of power the 5038cc 32V V8 engine produces 450 bhp (335 kW) @ 7500 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 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.

The 2015 Mercedes C Class 63 S AMG (290.7 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ford Mustang.

The Ford Mustang has a Power to weight ratio of 265.9 bhp per ton and 248.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2022 Mustang competing with the 2015 Mercedes C Class 63 S AMG (290.7 bhp per ton) or the 2015 Mercedes C Class 63 S Saloon (290.7 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 248.2 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 2020 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo (273.2 lb-ft per ton) or the 2015 Nissan Skyline GT-R Nismo R35 (273.1 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.3 secs, this made the Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 as fast as the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive 3.0 Turbo G42 (4.20 secs) the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 5.2 V8 (4.20 secs) the 2020 Lotus Elise Sport 220 1.8 Supercharged (4.20 secs) the or the 2020 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo (4.20 secs). This Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 is also faster than the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (4.30 secs) the 2023 Lotus Emira First Edition i4 2.0 Turbo (4.30 secs) the 2022 BMW Z4 M40i 3.0 Turbo (4.30 secs) the and the 2022 Lotus Eletre S 603 bhp (4.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Mustang and the 2015 BMW 3 Series 340i xDrive F30 LCI

When talking about the performance of the Ford Mustang on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.68 secs @ 107.9 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2015 BMW 3 Series 340i xDrive F30 LCI (12.62 secs), the 1998 Mazda RX7 RZ (12.64 secs), and the 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 (12.65 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2022 version of the Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 has a maximum speed of 166mph.

Top Speed of the 2022 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 2022 Ford Mustang GT 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).

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