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Ford Mustang Coupe vs Ferrari 849 Testarossa Roadster comparison

Compare performance (453 HP vs 1,050 HP), boot space and price (51,800 £ vs 420,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Coupe or Ferrari 849 Testarossa Roadster?

Ford Mustang Coupe vs Ferrari 849 Testarossa Roadster: Key differences

Ford Mustang Coupe

  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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Ferrari 849 Testarossa Roadster

  • clearly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 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 Coupe is substantially cheaper – starting at 51,800 £ , while the Ferrari 849 Testarossa Roadster costs 420,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 368,229 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ferrari 849 Testarossa Roadster uses 9.5 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Ford Mustang Coupe with 12 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

849 Testarossa Roadster

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 849 Testarossa Roadster offers clearly more power – delivering 1,050 HP compared to 453 HP. That’s roughly 597 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 849 Testarossa Roadster is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.3 s, while the Ford Mustang Coupe takes 4.4 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

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 Coupe offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Mustang Coupe is only slightly lighter – 1,808 kg compared to 1,860 kg. The difference is around 52 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Mustang Coupe carries visibly more – 334 kg compared to 220 kg. That’s a difference of about 114 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Mustang Coupe 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 £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 849 Testarossa Roadster

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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 849 Testarossa Roadster

The Ferrari Testarossa Roadster strips the classic wedge-shaped drama down to open-top glamour, ensuring you arrive with presence and a grin. Behind the wheel it delivers a theatrical soundtrack and analogue charisma that will reward collectors and spirited drivers alike.

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Ford Mustang Coupe
Ferrari 849 Testarossa Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,800 - 65,600 £
Price
420,000 £
Consumption L/100km
12 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
21 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
275 - 282 g/km
co2
216 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,808 - 1,837 kg
Curb weight
1,860 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
74 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,916 - 1,917 mm
Width
1,999 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
327 - 334 kg
Payload
220 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
446 - 453 HP
Power HP
1,050 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
540 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
328 - 334 kW
Power kW
772 kW
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3
Engine capacity
3,990 cm3

General

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