Car comparison

Lexus LC 500 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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Lexus LC

500 V8

464 hp4969 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2019-2026
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

Lexus LC 500 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    464 hp
    346 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.6 L/100 km
    20.3 mpg US
    24.4 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100

Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8

  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    381 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusLC500 V8FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
Power
464hp346kW
453hp338kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,895kg4,178lb
1,742kg3,840lb
Gross weight
2,375kg5,236lb
2,145kg4,729lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
263 km/h
163 mph
To 99% top speed
73.2s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
66.9s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
15.5s
Calculated
17.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.6L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
245hp/t183kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
260hp/t194kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
310Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
707km439mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,969cc303cu in
5,038cc307cu in
Length
4,770mm188in
4,819mm190in
Width
1,920mm76in
1,917mm75in
Height
1,345mm53in
1,403mm55in
Wheelbase
2,870mm113in
2,719mm107in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,595mm63in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,643mm65in
Trunk volume
197L
381L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
82L
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lexus LC 500 V8Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Lexus LC 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusLC500 V87,100 rpm4,800 rpm7,350 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
MetricLexusLC500 V8FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.5 s
17.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Limited
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
10.8 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLC500 V8
464 hp
346 kW
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
453 hp
338 kW

Lexus LC 500 V8 has 11 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 Lexus LC 500 V8: 11 hp (8 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLC500 V8
530 Nm
391 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
LexusLC500 V8
1,895 kg
4,178 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
LexusLC500 V8
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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
LexusLC500 V84.7 s
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V85.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus LC 500 V8 and Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 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
LexusLC500 V8
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 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
LexusLC500 V8
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 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
LexusLC500 V8
464 hp
346 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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
LexusLC500 V8
Power
464 hp
346 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
197 L
7.0 cu ft
Length
4,770 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,345 mm
53.0 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
LexusLC500 V8
Power
464 hp
346 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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

Lexus LC 500 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
LexusLC500 V8
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
4.7 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
LexusLC500 V8
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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
VehicleLexusLC500 V8FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
Power
464 hp
346 kW
453 hp
338 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
263 km/h
163 mph
Lightness
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
1,742 kg
3,840 lb
Fuel consumption
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
197 L
7.0 cu ft
Length
4,770 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,345 mm
53.0 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
707 km
439 mi
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Trunk score
197 L
7.0 cu ft
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 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
VehicleLexus LC 500 V8Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8
Consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.30 LC100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.67 LC100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,045 LC/year3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus LC 500 V8

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 153 kg lighter
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 184 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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