Classic Muscle

Best Classic Muscle by Acceleration in Forza Horizon 5

Classic Muscle is one of the most popular car categories in FH5. These five post the highest Acceleration ratings in the category.

Updated February 2025 Ranked by Acceleration · 37 cars analyzed
6.6
Best Acceleration
Classic Muscle
Type
5/5 RWD
Drivetrain
60K CR
Cheapest
37
Cars in Group
#4
Rank
1972 Ford Falcon Xa Gt-Ho B624

1972 Ford Falcon Xa Gt-Ho

RARE CLASSIC MUSCLE RWD
60,000 CR
1972 Ford Falcon Xa Gt-Ho

A great mid-price option with Acceleration that punches above its weight. Lower PI leaves significant tuning headroom.

Speed
6.3
Handling
3.9
Accel
4.0
Launch
3.3
Braking
2.9
Offroad
5.7
Power 410 HP
Torque 354 lb-ft
Weight 3,461 lbs
Displacement 5.76L
Front % 55%
Drivetrain RWD
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Our Methodology

How We Ranked These Cars

The rankings above are based on stock performance data — every car shown is completely untuned, straight from the Autoshow. If a car ranks #1 for Acceleration in stock form, it has a natural advantage that's hard to overcome.

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Why Acceleration Matters

In Forza Horizon 5, the Acceleration stat reflects how quickly a car reaches top speed. Tracks with frequent braking zones reward cars that recover speed fastest.

All five cars on this list are RWD. This layout dominates the Acceleration rankings thanks to its mechanical advantages.

Budget vs. Premium Picks

If you're just starting out, the 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 427 at 150,000 CR is a strong entry point. The 1970 Fast And Furious Dodge Charger 'Fast X' leads at 6.6 Acceleration, but costs 300,000 CR.