Overall Value
The most well-known sports vehicles, Ford Mustang
Performance
The Ford Mustang, being one of the most well-known sports vehicles in America, gives people the ability to express themselves. Since its introduction in 1964, the Mustang has given all-wheel-drive excitement and optional V-8 power at a reasonably low price point for consumers. When the current version was introduced in 2015, it was able to become more refined and capable due to the addition of independent rear suspension. There are coupe and convertible versions available, with high-performance Shelby variants at the very top of the line-up, as is customary for the brand. The Ford Mustang GT Coupe has been named the Best Overall Value winner for the year 2021 by IntelliChoice.
Models
What’s New about the 2021 Ford Mustang? Autonomous emergency braking with front collision warning and automatic emergency braking are now standard features on all 2021 Ford Mustang models, including the turbocharged four-cylinder and the 5.0L V-8. Track-focused Mach 1 nameplate resurrected for the first time. All-new GT500 Carbon Fiber Handling Package includes aerodynamic upgrades as well as carbon fiber wheels and adjustable suspension strut top mounts. A wide range of new paint colors are now available.
Technology
All Mustangs are rear-wheel-drive and, with the exception of the GT500, are equipped with either a six-speed manual or a 10-speed automatic transmission. The base engine is a 2.3-liter turbo-four that produces 310 horsepower in EcoBoost spec and 330 horsepower with the High Performance package; both engines produce 350 pound-feet of torque. In MotorTrend testing, a Mustang EcoBoost with a manual transmission accelerated from 0-60 mph in 6.3 seconds, while an automatic transmission Mustang EcoBoost did the same in 5.3 seconds. According to Ford, the car should be able to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than 5.0 seconds with the High Performance package.
Rivalry
Following a highly publicized controversy, Ford’s first all-electric, high-performance vehicle, the Mustang Mach-E, was granted the Mustang moniker following the controversy. Ford’s legendary pony car is powered by incredible engines that are linked to lightning-fast gearboxes. Despite the fact that many varieties ride and handle unpredictably, others are more sophisticated and honed in their handling. The Mustang’s everyday appeal is boosted by its modern technologies and roomy front seats, which make it a pleasure to drive. There are various competitors, including the Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger, Mazda Miata, and Toyota 86.
Feature
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2021 Ford Mustang
There is a 4.2-inch LCD and two USB ports in the base Mustang. In addition to an 8.0-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are integrated in the Sync 3 system, which is optional on entry-level cars but standard on Premium variants. Only the Bullitt, Mach 1, and GT500 versions come standard with a 12.0-inch all-digital gauge cluster display. Premium variants feature a nine-speaker audio system, with a 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen premium arrangement available on those. Six-speaker audio systems are standard.
Systems
EcoBoost-spec or High Performance-spec versions of this engine produce an additional 10 horsepower and 15 pounds-feet-feet of torque, respectively. It took a manual-transmission Mustang EcoBoost 6.3 seconds to accelerate to 60 mph, while an automatic-transmission model achieved the same in 5.3 seconds. Faster than 5.0 seconds is the target time with the High Performance package, according to Ford. Coyote’s 5.0-liter V-8 makes 460 horsepower in normal GT form and 480 horsepower in Bullitt and Mach 1 versions, with a maximum torque of 420 pound-feet. A manual-equipped Bullitt clocked in at 4.6 seconds for 0-60 mph, while an automatic Mustang GT clocked it at 4.2 seconds. We clocked 4.2 seconds to 60 mph in a manual Mustang Mach 1. That Mach 1’s braking performance was just as amazing, taking just 96 feet to come to a complete halt from 60 mph. A model-specific powerplant is available for the GT500. Supercharged V-8, 5.2 Liters, 760 HP and 625 lb-ft of Torque, 7-Speed DCT Automatic Transmission The basic GT500 ran a 0-60 mph time of 3.7 seconds for us, while the Carbon Fiber Track Pack reduced that time to 3.6 seconds.
Substitute
The superb engine options, on the other hand, mitigate some of those complaints. There’s no shortage of adrenaline to be had in even the most basic turbo-four pony vehicle, which was formerly considered an unimaginable arrangement for one. For comparison’s sake, we put the EcoBoost ‘Stang up against a Toyota Supra 2.0. Massive power and a ferocious growl are hallmarks of the normally aspirated V-8 engine, which is becoming increasingly rare. With the GT500’s supercharged V-8, the Mustang is transformed into a true supercar. It came in second at the 2020 Best Driver’s Car competition. The Mustang is a worthy successor to its legendary predecessors. This year’s Mach 1 is a confident, capable driver with one of the greatest manual transmissions on the market — even though the excellent GT350 appears to be going away in 2021! Driving the Mach 1 was described as “a very racy experience” by our road test editor Chris Walton, who noted the car’s excellent grip, predictable brakes, smooth turn-in, and effective limited-slip differential. Our 2022 Performance Vehicle of the Year competition, however, required us to judge the Mach 1 against a far more competitive field, and this is where we came up short.
