2007 Ford Mustang: Road Test
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- MSRP: $19,250 -$45,755
- Invoice: $17,916 -$41,312
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Our road test for the 2007 Ford Mustang includes a full evaluation of the 2007 Ford Mustang from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2007 Ford Mustang, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2007 Ford Mustang help you decide if a 2007 Ford Mustang is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| Base Premium coupe, auto. | GT Premium coupe, man. | GT Premium convertible, auto. | Shelby GT500 coupe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 6.5 |
Test V6 coupe did a brisk 6.9 sec 0-60 mph with automatic, but that transmission dulls passing response with reluctant downshifts. And V6 or V8, Mustang's automatic lacks a manual shift gate. GTs are fast--Ford says around 5.2 sec 0-60 with either transmission--but V8 feels a bit weak below 3000 rpm, needs manual transmission for best overall performance. GT500 strong at any speed, though not as brutally fast as other cars that claim 500 hp. Convertibles weigh some 175 lb more than like-equipped coupes, so are a bit slower. No opportunity yet to test Shelby GT.
FUEL ECONOMY
| Base Premium coupe, auto. | GT Premium coupe, man. | GT Premium convertible, auto. | Shelby GT500 coupe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5.5 |
Automatic-transmission V6 coupe averaged 19.3 mpg in tests that included gas-eating performance runs. Manual-transmission GT coupes averaged 14.6-16.3 mpg overall. Test automatic GT coupe averaged 14.9. Test GT convertible with manual transmission averaged 19.2 mpg in mostly highway driving. Test GT500 averaged 14.1 mpg. V6 and GT use regular-grade fuel, GT500s require premium.
RIDE QUALITY
| Base Premium coupe, auto. | GT Premium coupe, man. | GT Premium convertible, auto. | Shelby GT500 coupe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Base models prone to slight float over large moguls. GTs only a bit firmer. Both absorb small bumps with little shock, but can transmit sharp pavement breaks, and some testers noticed wander along rain grooves. GT500 firmer on all surfaces, pounds over some bumps. Convertibles impressively tight, solid on most surfaces.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| Base Premium coupe, auto. | GT Premium coupe, man. | GT Premium convertible, auto. | Shelby GT500 coupe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
V6s have good cornering moves, but some testers fault slower steering, more body lean than a sporty car should have. Sure-footed GTs have nicely weighted steering, impressive dry-road grip, modest lean that builds progressively with cornering speed. GT500s sharper still. Fine stopping control for all.
QUIETNESS
| Base Premium coupe, auto. | GT Premium coupe, man. | GT Premium convertible, auto. | Shelby GT500 coupe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Wind rush reasonably muffled, even in convertibles, but there's marked engine noise and coarse-surface tire thrum. V6 growls, booms unpleasantly as revs rise. V8 has throaty muscle car tone. GT500 emits supercharger whine--enjoyable to most testers--during aggressive acceleration.
CONTROLS
| Base Premium coupe, auto. | GT Premium coupe, man. | GT Premium convertible, auto. | Shelby GT500 coupe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5.5 |
Main gauges in chrome-ringed tunnels can be hard to read by day, have overly styled graphics. Manual shifting awkward with console cupholders in use. Cabin has eye appeal, but too much hard plastic even at this price level; console lid, door inserts among the few padded surfaces. Switchgear feels cut-rate. Intermittent dashboard squeaks plagued two test coupes. GT500's interior no more special than GT. Convertible-top roof latches are balky, require fair muscle to lock or unlock.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| Base Premium coupe, auto. | GT Premium coupe, man. | GT Premium convertible, auto. | Shelby GT500 coupe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5.1 |
Good head and leg room, but cozy feel from low seats, high dashtop and windowsills. Driver comfort enhanced by standard tilt steering wheel, height-adjustable seat, nicely contoured backrest though knees collide easily with hard door panels and console. Shoulder belts don't adjust for height. Long doors complicate tight-quarters entry/exit. Outward vision good in coupes, though GT500's massive spoiler obscures view directly aft; convertible top leaves wide over-the-shoulder blind spots.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| Base Premium coupe, auto. | GT Premium coupe, man. | GT Premium convertible, auto. | Shelby GT500 coupe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Inhospitable for adults. Little room, skimpy seat, back-straining entry/exit.
CARGO ROOM
| Base Premium coupe, auto. | GT Premium coupe, man. | GT Premium convertible, auto. | Shelby GT500 coupe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2.4 |
Cargo space good for the class, but not by absolute standards. Trunklids open wide on nonintruding hinges, but aperture size, shape preclude bulky items. Cabin storage sparse; door map pockets almost useless.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| Base Premium coupe, auto. | GT Premium coupe, man. | GT Premium convertible, auto. | Shelby GT500 coupe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6.2 |
Our Recommended label applies mainly to the GT versions, but V6 Mustangs also have some bang-for-the-buck appeal. They rival some sporty imports on price, though not agility, refinement, or overall quality. GTs deliver great "go" for relatively little dough. GT500 offers even higher performance at a reasonable price, but its interior isn't as special as the rest of the car. Convertibles blend value, verve, and nominal four-seat practicality. Mustang's main letdowns are low-rent cabin appointments and occasional workmanship lapses.
Total Score
| Base Premium coupe, auto. | GT Premium coupe, man. | GT Premium convertible, auto. | Shelby GT500 coupe | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 50 | 46 | 46 | 47.2 |
Total Score: 47
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