Car comparison

Ford Mustang VI · Facelift 2017 Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8vsFord Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8

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

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Ford Mustang VI · Facelift 2017

Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8

460 hp5038 ccGasolineRWDManualLiftback / fastback2020-2023
VS

Ford Mustang VII

Dark Horse 5.0 V8

453 hp5038 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2024-present

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    267 km/h
    166 mph
  • Most powerful
    460 hp
    343 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    261 hp/t
    194 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    408 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    62/100

Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8

  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,742 kg
    3,840 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.0 L/100 km
    19.6 mpg US
    23.5 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
Power
460hp343kW
453hp338kW
Torque
529Nm390lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,764kg3,889lb
1,742kg3,840lb
Gross weight
2,114kg4,661lb
2,145kg4,729lb
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
263 km/h
163 mph
To 99% top speed
69.6s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
66.9s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
17.0s
Calculated
17.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
261hp/t194kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
260hp/t194kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
300Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
310Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
442km275mi
Calculated
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Displacement
5,038cc307cu in
5,038cc307cu in
Length
4,797mm189in
4,819mm190in
Width
1,916mm75in
1,917mm75in
Height
1,382mm54in
1,403mm55in
Wheelbase
2,720mm107in
2,719mm107in
Front track
1,594mm63in
1,595mm63in
Rear track
1,646mm65in
1,643mm65in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
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Trunk volume
408L
381L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
61L
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8: Power / Torque
  • Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V87,250 rpm4,900 rpm7,500 rpm
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V87,250 rpm5,100 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.0 s
17.9 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
263 km/h
163 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
110 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
460 hp
343 kW
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
453 hp
338 kW

Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8 has 7 hp more than Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8 and Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
529 Nm
390 lb-ft
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
540 Nm
398 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
1,764 kg
3,889 lb
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
1,742 kg
3,840 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 VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
267 km/h
166 mph
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
263 km/h
163 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V84.8 s
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V85.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8 and Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8: 0.4 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 VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8 and Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8: 1.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
261 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
FordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
460 hp
343 kW
4.8 s
267 km/h
166 mph
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
453 hp
338 kW
5.2 s
263 km/h
163 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 VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
408 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,797 mm
188.9 in
Height
1,382 mm
54.4 in
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
Power
453 hp
338 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 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

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 VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
Power
453 hp
338 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 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 VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
4.8 s
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
5.2 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 VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
261 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFordMustang VIFacelift 2017Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
Power
460 hp
343 kW
453 hp
338 kW
Torque
529 Nm
390 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.2 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
263 km/h
163 mph
Lightness
1,764 kg
3,889 lb
1,742 kg
3,840 lb
Fuel consumption
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
408 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,797 mm
188.9 in
Height
1,382 mm
54.4 in
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
Range score
442 km
275 mi
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Trunk score
408 L
14.4 cu ft
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
261 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFord Mustang VI Facelift 2017 Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8
Consumption13.8 L/100 km17 mpg US20.5 mpg UK12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.15 LC100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.87 LC100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,070 L547 US gal455 UK gal1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,623 LC/year3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ford Mustang VI Facelift 2017 Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 27 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8

  • Has 11 Nm more
  • Is 22 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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