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Ford Mustang Convertible vs Ferrari 296 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (446 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (56,900 £ vs 348,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Convertible or Ferrari 296 Coupe?

Ford Mustang Convertible vs Ferrari 296 Coupe: Key differences

Ford Mustang Convertible

  • considerably cheaper
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Ferrari 296 Coupe

  • significantly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Mustang Convertible

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Ford Mustang Convertible is considerably cheaper – starting at 56,900 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Coupe costs 348,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 291,943 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ferrari 296 Coupe uses 8.9 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Ford Mustang Convertible with 12.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

296 Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Ferrari 296 Coupe offers significantly more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 446 HP. That’s roughly 434 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Coupe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Ford Mustang Convertible takes 5 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 296 Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 755 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 215 Nm more.

Mustang Convertible

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Ford Mustang Convertible offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ferrari 296 Coupe is moderately lighter – 1,670 kg compared to 1,876 kg. The difference is around 206 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Mustang Convertible carries markedly more – 324 kg compared to 225 kg. That’s a difference of about 99 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Mustang Convertible stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £56,900
Mustang Convertible

Ford Mustang Convertible

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 446 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 12.3 - 12.4 L/100km
Ford Mustang Convertible
Ferrari 296 Coupe

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Ford Mustang Convertible

The Ford Mustang Convertible makes every drive feel like a small celebration, its exhaust note and open-air drama turning mundane routes into showstoppers. It’s a car that doubles as a weekend mood lifter and a credible everyday companion, blending swagger with surprising practicality.

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Ferrari 296 Coupe

Slip behind the wheel of the Ferrari 296 GTB and you get a compact supercar that turns everyday roads into a racetrack with intoxicating urgency and razor-sharp poise. It's the perfect choice for drivers who want headline-grabbing performance and Ferrari drama without the showroom theatrics, all wrapped in stunning Italian design.

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Ford Mustang Convertible
Ferrari 296 Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
56,900 - 59,900 £
Price
348,900 £
Consumption L/100km
12.3 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
15 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
280 - 282 g/km
co2
218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,876 kg
Curb weight
1,670 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,916 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
319 - 324 kg
Payload
225 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
446 HP
Power HP
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
540 Nm
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
328 kW
Power kW
648 kW
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Ferrari
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