Car comparison

Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8vsFord Mustang VII Convertible GT 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 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2024-present
VS

Ford Mustang VII Convertible

GT 5.0 V8

446 hp5038 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2024-present

Comparison overview

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Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    263 km/h
    163 mph
  • Most powerful
    453 hp
    338 kW
  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,742 kg
    3,840 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    260 hp/t
    194 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.0 L/100 km
    19.6 mpg US
    23.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    381 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8FordMustang VII ConvertibleGT 5.0 V8
Power
453hp338kW
446hp333kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,742kg3,840lb
1,801kg3,971lb
Gross weight
2,145kg4,729lb
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Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.9s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
65.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
17.9s
Calculated
17.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
260hp/t194kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
248hp/t185kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
310Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
300Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
5,038cc307cu in
5,038cc307cu in
Length
4,819mm190in
4,810mm189in
Width
1,917mm75in
1,916mm75in
Height
1,403mm55in
1,408mm55in
Wheelbase
2,719mm107in
2,719mm107in
Front track
1,595mm63in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,643mm65in
1,642mm65in
Trunk volume
381L
310L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4

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 VII Convertible GT 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Ford Mustang VII Convertible GT 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 VII ConvertibleGT 5.0 V87,250 rpm5,100 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8FordMustang VII ConvertibleGT 5.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.9 s
17.7 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
176 km/h
109 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 VII ConvertibleGT 5.0 V8
446 hp
333 kW

Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8 has 7 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 VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8: 7 hp (5 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 VII ConvertibleGT 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 VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
1,742 kg
3,840 lb
FordMustang VII ConvertibleGT 5.0 V8
1,801 kg
3,971 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
263 km/h
163 mph
FordMustang VII ConvertibleGT 5.0 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 V85.2 s
FordMustang VII ConvertibleGT 5.0 V85.0 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ford Mustang VII Convertible GT 5.0 V8 and Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8: 0.2 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 VII ConvertibleGT 5.0 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 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
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
FordMustang VII ConvertibleGT 5.0 V8
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 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
5.2 s
263 km/h
163 mph
FordMustang VII ConvertibleGT 5.0 V8
446 hp
333 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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/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
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

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/h5.2 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
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

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
5.2 s
FordMustang VII ConvertibleGT 5.0 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
5.0 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
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8FordMustang VII ConvertibleGT 5.0 V8
Power
453 hp
338 kW
446 hp
333 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.0 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,742 kg
3,840 lb
1,801 kg
3,971 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 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
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,810 mm
189.4 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in
Trunk score
381 L
13.5 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFord Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8Ford Mustang VII Convertible GT 5.0 V8
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 59 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 71 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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