7.8
2022 Ford Mustang GT review
The Ford Mustang refuses to go out of fashion, and the 2022 line-up is at its most desirable in GT V8 manual guise.
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William Stopford
2022 Ford Mustang vs 2022 Mazda MX-5 Comparison
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Based on the Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8
Based on the Mazda MX-5 G20 RF
Best suitable for...
Fun
City drivingFuel Efficiency
59L - 61L
502 to 793 km
45L
275 to 410 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$36,090 - $51,120
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CarExpert's Take
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William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Superb handling
- Excellent transmission and steering
- Simplicity
Misses
- RF loses the classic open-top feel of the Roadster
- Dated infotainment
- Lack of cabin storage
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
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- Metallic Paint Premium (+$595)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, PORT & DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2261 - 5038 | 1496 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.3L, 5.0L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, V8 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 224kW - 345kW | 97kW - 135kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5400 - 7500 | 7000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 441Nm - 556Nm | 152Nm - 205Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 - 4600 | 4000 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 12 | 13 | |
