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Ford Mustang Coupe vs Ferrari 296 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (453 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (51,800 £ vs 348,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Coupe or Ferrari 296 Coupe?

Ford Mustang Coupe vs Ferrari 296 Coupe: Key differences

Ford Mustang Coupe

  • significantly cheaper
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Ferrari 296 Coupe

  • clearly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Mustang Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Ford Mustang Coupe is significantly cheaper – starting at 51,800 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Coupe costs 348,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 297,086 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ferrari 296 Coupe uses 8.9 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Ford Mustang Coupe with 12 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

296 Coupe

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 Ferrari 296 Coupe offers clearly more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 453 HP. That’s roughly 427 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Ford Mustang Coupe takes 4.4 s. That’s about 1.6 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.

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.

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

In terms of curb weight, Ferrari 296 Coupe is very slightly lighter – 1,670 kg compared to 1,808 kg. The difference is around 138 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Mustang Coupe carries noticeably more – 334 kg compared to 225 kg. That’s a difference of about 109 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Mustang Coupe is decisively ahead 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 £51,800
Mustang Coupe

Ford Mustang Coupe

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 446 - 453 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 12 - 12.4 L/100km
Ford Mustang Coupe
Ferrari 296 Coupe

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Ford Mustang Coupe

The Ford Mustang Coupe wears its muscle on its sleeve, delivering a raw, grin-inducing driving experience that turns everyday roads into a little theater of noise and swagger. Inside it's surprisingly livable for regular use, so if you want headline-grabbing looks and a proper driver's car without pretending to be a luxury cruiser, the Mustang coupe is a very entertaining choice.

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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 Coupe
Ferrari 296 Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,800 - 65,600 £
Price
348,900 £
Consumption L/100km
12 - 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
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
275 - 282 g/km
co2
218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,808 - 1,837 kg
Curb weight
1,670 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,916 - 1,917 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
327 - 334 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 - 453 HP
Power HP
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
540 Nm
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
328 - 334 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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