2021 Ford Mustang vs 2021 Lexus RC

2021 Ford Mustang

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2021 Lexus RC

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EcoBoost Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mustang EcoBoost Convertible	20	27	$31,349	$32,655
Mustang EcoBoost Fastback	21	29	$26,068	$27,155
Mustang EcoBoost Premium Convertible	20	27	$35,792	$37,675
Mustang EcoBoost Premium Fastback	21	29	$30,567	$32,175
Mustang GT Fastback	15	24	$34,314	$36,120
Mustang GT Premium Convertible	15	24	$43,338	$45,620
Mustang GT Premium Fastback	15	24	$38,114	$40,120
Mustang Mach 1 Fastback	14	22	$49,134	$51,720
Mustang Shelby GT500 Fastback	12	18	$67,429	$70,300

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RC 300 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RC RC 300 AWD	19	26	$41,766	$44,910
RC RC 300 F SPORT AWD	19	26	$45,445	$48,865
RC RC 300 F SPORT RWD	21	31	$43,423	$46,690
RC RC 300 RWD	21	31	$39,263	$42,220
RC RC 350 AWD	19	26	$44,002	$47,315
RC RC 350 F SPORT AWD	19	26	$47,644	$51,230
RC RC 350 F SPORT RWD	20	28	$46,146	$49,620
RC RC 350 RWD	20	28	$41,991	$45,150
RC F RC F RWD	16	24	$61,359	$65,975
RC F RC F Track RWD	16	24	$90,392	$97,200

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,349

$41,766

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$32,655

$44,910

Monthly Payment Estimate

$544 / month

$749 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.0

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6.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Ford Mustang flips its own blue-collar script with natural agility and searing V-8 performance.

The 2021 Lexus RC sports coupe dials up the fun while still being affordable.

TCC Likes

Greatest-hits body
V-8 sound and fury
Finely tuned handling in top versions

F Sport looks
Powertrain choices
Well-equipped

TCC Dislikes

We’re still warming to the turbo-4
Cabin could use less glitz
Tiny rear seat

Rear seat best when folded down
F Sport cancels RC F
Odd-duck turbo-4

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

80.8

83.8

Front Hip Room (in)

54.9

53.9

Second Leg Room (in)

30.8

27.3

Front Head Room (in)

37.6

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

43.7

44.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.3

54.7

Second Head Room (in)

35.7

34.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

44.7

50.8

Front Leg Room (in)

44.5

45.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.9

Wheelbase (in)

107.1

107.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.4

72.4

Track Width, Front (in)

62.3

62.2

Length, Overall (in)

188.3

185

Height, Overall (in)

54.9

55.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

11.4

10.4

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

12.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

13.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.8

34.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/55WR17

P235/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/55WR17

P235/45VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3642

3891

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 8

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

350 @ 3000

236 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

99H

Displacement

2.3 L/140

3.5 L/211

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

310 @ 5500

260 @ 6600

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

23 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

27 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

20 (Est)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.24

3.52

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.31

3.77

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.40

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.84

3.22

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.54

2.04

Trans Order Code

44X

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.24

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

0.58

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Mustang

Lexus RC

Body Style

Convertible

Coupe

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.7 (Est)

8.1

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2021 Ford Mustang

2021 Mustang arriving; 2020s still in stock
Lease: From $299 for 36 months
Rebates: $1,750 off 2020s; $500 off 2021s
Finance: From 0.9% for 36 months

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