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Ford Mustang Convertible vs Lexus RC comparison

Compare performance (446 HP vs 464 HP), boot space and price (56,900 £ vs 82,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Convertible or Lexus RC?

Ford Mustang Convertible vs Lexus RC: Key differences

Ford Mustang Convertible

  • significantly cheaper
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Lexus RC

  • very slightly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Mustang Convertible

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Ford Mustang Convertible is significantly cheaper – starting at 56,900 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,414 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus RC uses 11.8 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Ford Mustang Convertible with 12.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Lexus RC offers very slightly more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 446 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Ford Mustang Convertible takes 5 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Mustang Convertible delivers marginally more torque with 540 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Mustang Convertible

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is marginally lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 1,876 kg. The difference is around 161 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries visibly more – 535 kg compared to 324 kg. That’s a difference of about 211 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RC has the upper hand 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 £82,300
RC

Lexus RC

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 464 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 11.8 L/100km
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Lexus RC

Costs and Consumption
Price
56,900 - 59,900 £
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Consumption L/100km
12.3 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
280 - 282 g/km
co2
268 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,876 kg
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
366 L
Length
-
Length
4,710 mm
Width
1,916 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
-
Height
1,390 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
319 - 324 kg
Payload
535 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
446 HP
Power HP
464 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
270 km/h
Torque
540 Nm
Torque
520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
328 kW
Power kW
341 kW
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Lexus
Is the Ford Mustang Convertible offered with different drivetrains?

The Ford Mustang Convertible is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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