Lexus RC (2014 – 2018) vs Ford Mustang (2014 – 2017): specs compared
The Lexus RC is the more powerful of the two, with up to 477 hp against 435 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.5 s against 4.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 270 km/h against 259 km/h. The Ford Mustang uses less fuel, from 8.0 L/100 km against 10.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,598 kg against 1,700 kg. At 4,783 mm, the Ford Mustang is 79 mm longer than the Lexus RC.
| Specification |
Lexus
RC
2014 – 2018
|
Ford
Mustang
2014 – 2017
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United States |
| Documented years | 2014 – 2018 | 2014 – 2017 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 10 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD · RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 310 – 477 hp | 305 – 441 hp |
| Torque | 376 – 530 Nm | 366 – 542 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.5 – 6.0 s | 4.8 – 6.1 s |
| Top speed | 209 – 270 km/h | 233 – 259 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.7 – 11.2 L/100 km | 8.0 – 13.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,694 – 4,704 mm | 4,783 mm |
| Width | 1,839 – 1,844 mm | 1,915 mm |
| Height | 1,341 – 1,394 mm | 1,382 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,700 – 1,860 kg | 1,598 – 1,691 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.