Affordable Speedsters: 10 Cheap Cars That Outpace a Mustang

There is no need to introduce the storied Ford Mustang.

The famous pony car, a longtime favourite of enthusiasts, is currently in its seventh generation

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Ford has made significant investments in the Mustang in recent years, and interior upgrades coupled

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The 2023 Ford Mustang is fairly rapid even in its base model configuration.

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EcoBoost engine under the hood, even the base Mustang can sprint from 0-60 mph in under 5.1 seconds

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The model attracts a $27,770 starting price, and while this is a pretty good bang for the buck,

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* Volkswagen Golf R * Audi RS5 * BMW M3 * Jaguar F-Type * Audi S3

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* Volkswagen Golf GTI S * Jaguar I-Pace * Chevrolet Camaro LT1 * Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 * Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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