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Ford Mustang VII Convertible GT 5.0 V8vsFord Mustang VI Convertible · Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Ford Mustang VII Convertible

GT 5.0 V8

446 hp5038 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2024-present
VS

Ford Mustang VI Convertible · Facelift 2017

GT/CS 5.0 V8

450 hp5038 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2022-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Ford Mustang VI Convertible Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Lightest
    1,743 kg
    3,843 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    258 hp/t
    193 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.6 L/100 km
    20.3 mpg US
    24.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    332 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFordMustang VII ConvertibleGT 5.0 V8FordMustang VI ConvertibleFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
Power
446hp333kW
450hp336kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
529Nm390lb-ft
Curb weight
1,801kg3,971lb
1,743kg3,843lb
Gross weight-
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
249 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
65.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
54.2s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
17.7s
Calculated
16.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
248hp/t185kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
258hp/t193kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
300Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
303Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
526km327mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,038cc307cu in
5,038cc307cu in
Length
4,810mm189in
4,789mm189in
Width
1,916mm75in
1,916mm75in
Height
1,408mm55in
1,396mm55in
Wheelbase
2,719mm107in
2,720mm107in
Front track
1,585mm62in
1,642mm65in
Rear track
1,642mm65in
1,642mm65in
Ground clearance-
144mm6in
Trunk volume
310L
332L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank-
61L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Ford Mustang VII Convertible GT 5.0 V8Ford Mustang VI Convertible Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Ford Mustang VII Convertible GT 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Ford Mustang VI Convertible Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FordMustang VII ConvertibleGT 5.0 V87,250 rpm5,100 rpm7,500 rpm
FordMustang VI ConvertibleFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V87,000 rpm4,600 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFordMustang VII ConvertibleGT 5.0 V8FordMustang VI ConvertibleFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.7 s
16.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
249 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Ford Mustang VI Convertible Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8 has 4 hp more than Ford Mustang VII Convertible GT 5.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Ford Mustang VII Convertible GT 5.0 V8 and Ford Mustang VI Convertible Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordMustang VII ConvertibleGT 5.0 V8
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
FordMustang VI ConvertibleFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
529 Nm
390 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordMustang VII ConvertibleGT 5.0 V8
1,801 kg
3,971 lb
FordMustang VI ConvertibleFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
1,743 kg
3,843 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordMustang VII ConvertibleGT 5.0 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
FordMustang VI ConvertibleFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
249 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ford Mustang VI Convertible Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8 and Ford Mustang VII Convertible GT 5.0 V8: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordMustang VII ConvertibleGT 5.0 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
FordMustang VI ConvertibleFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordMustang VII ConvertibleGT 5.0 V8
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
FordMustang VI ConvertibleFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
FordMustang VII ConvertibleGT 5.0 V8
446 hp
333 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
FordMustang VI ConvertibleFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
450 hp
336 kW
4.5 s
249 km/h
155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
FordMustang VII ConvertibleGT 5.0 V8
Power
446 hp
333 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,810 mm
189.4 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in
FordMustang VI ConvertibleFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
332 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,789 mm
188.5 in
Height
1,396 mm
55.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
FordMustang VII ConvertibleGT 5.0 V8
Power
446 hp
333 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
FordMustang VI ConvertibleFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Ford Mustang VI Convertible Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
FordMustang VII ConvertibleGT 5.0 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
5.0 s
FordMustang VI ConvertibleFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
4.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
FordMustang VII ConvertibleGT 5.0 V8
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
FordMustang VI ConvertibleFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFordMustang VII ConvertibleGT 5.0 V8FordMustang VI ConvertibleFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
Power
446 hp
333 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
529 Nm
390 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,801 kg
3,971 lb
1,743 kg
3,843 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,810 mm
189.4 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
332 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,789 mm
188.5 in
Height
1,396 mm
55.0 in
Range score
-
526 km
327 mi
Trunk score
310 L
10.9 cu ft
332 L
11.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFord Mustang VII Convertible GT 5.0 V8Ford Mustang VI Convertible Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year3,045 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ford Mustang VII Convertible GT 5.0 V8

  • Has 11 Nm more
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Ford Mustang VI Convertible Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 58 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 22 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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