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Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8vsFord Mustang VI · 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

Dark Horse 5.0 V8

453 hp5038 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2024-present
VS

Ford Mustang VI · Facelift 2017

GT/CS 5.0 V8

450 hp5038 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedLiftback / fastback2022-2023

Comparison overview

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Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    453 hp
    338 kW
  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.0 L/100 km
    19.6 mpg US
    23.5 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
Power
453hp338kW
450hp336kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
529Nm390lb-ft
Curb weight
1,762kg3,885lb
1,682kg3,708lb
Gross weight
2,170kg4,784lb
2,105kg4,641lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
249 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
57.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
54.8s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
15.1s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
257hp/t192kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
268hp/t200kW/t121hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
315Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
492km306mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,038cc307cu in
5,038cc307cu in
Length
4,819mm190in
4,789mm189in
Width
1,917mm75in
1,916mm75in
Height
1,403mm55in
1,382mm54in
Wheelbase
2,719mm107in
2,720mm107in
Front track
1,595mm63in
1,642mm65in
Rear track
1,643mm65in
1,642mm65in
Ground clearance-
144mm6in
Trunk volume
381L
408L
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 Dark Horse 5.0 V8Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V87,250 rpm5,100 rpm7,500 rpm
FordMustang VIFacelift 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 VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.1 s
16.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
249 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
115 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
453 hp
338 kW
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
450 hp
336 kW

Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8 has 3 hp more than Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8 and Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
FordMustang VIFacelift 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 VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
1,762 kg
3,885 lb
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
1,682 kg
3,708 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 VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
FordMustang VIFacelift 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V84.4 s
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V84.3 s

Although Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8 has more power, Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8 and Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8: 0.1 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 VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 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 VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
453 hp
338 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
450 hp
336 kW
4.3 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 VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
Power
453 hp
338 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,819 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,403 mm
55.2 in
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
408 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,789 mm
188.5 in
Height
1,382 mm
54.4 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 VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
Power
453 hp
338 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 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 VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
4.4 s
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
4.3 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 VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8FordMustang VIFacelift 2017GT/CS 5.0 V8
Power
453 hp
338 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
529 Nm
390 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,762 kg
3,885 lb
1,682 kg
3,708 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,819 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,403 mm
55.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
408 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,789 mm
188.5 in
Height
1,382 mm
54.4 in
Range score
-
492 km
306 mi
Trunk score
381 L
13.5 cu ft
408 L
14.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 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 Dark Horse 5.0 V8Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km21.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi34.92 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year3,255 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 11 Nm more
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 GT/CS 5.0 V8

  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 27 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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