Ford Mustang
V8 pony car, from Boss 302 to the Dark Horse.
8 reviewers · 52 videos · 47 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and fun to drive, but split on handling and daily drivability.
across 8 reviewers
"Ford has accomplished The Impossible they've used a live rear axle but the handling is better than the Camaros"
EverydayDriver · ▶ 4:32"having that live rear axle is really not helping the car feel planted and settled over the bumps. It's easily upset."
Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 6:52"ride quality is pretty good honestly this ride's a lot softer than I thought it was going to"
TopherDrives · ▶ 14:54"it has really really shown its age in the interior... all hard plastic everywhere you look"
ThatDudeinBlue · ▶ 2:09Performance
4.0/58 of 8 reviewersstrong consensus“Now, at least you have the 5 liter V8 and that is definitely the centerpiece of this car”
positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 11:41“It's a 5.4 L supercharged V8, 540 horsepower, 510 lb ft of torque... This thing has torque for days.”
positive · Raitis Rides · ▶ 13:12“this is just a really nice fun usable amount of power”
positive · TopherDrives · ▶ 14:59Handling
3.5/57 of 8 reviewerssplit“having that live rear axle is really not helping the car feel planted and settled over the bumps. It's easily upset.”
critical · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 6:52“Ford has accomplished The Impossible they've used a live rear axle but the handling is better than the Camaros”
positive · EverydayDriver · ▶ 4:32“I've never driven one that was made to handle... this is interesting because it does not feel like a normal three valve whatsoever”
positive · ThatDudeinBlue · ▶ 3:57Fun to drive
4.5/58 of 8 reviewersconsensus“This is a car that I could drive all day long and twice on Sunday. Every day and especially on Sunday, I'm driving it twice.”
positive · Raitis Rides · ▶ 18:18“I've driven a number of new Mustangs and none of them feel like this”
positive · TopherDrives · ▶ 6:26“it's a middle finger carousel playing a pipe organ cover of lick it up by kiss... it's a ridiculous car but it's fun”
positive · Regular Car Reviews · ▶ 12:32Daily drivability
3.0/58 of 8 reviewerssplit“it has really really shown its age in the interior... all hard plastic everywhere you look”
critical · ThatDudeinBlue · ▶ 2:09“the ergonomics here are a bit wonky.”
critical · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 3:19“ride quality is pretty good honestly this ride's a lot softer than I thought it was going to”
positive · TopherDrives · ▶ 14:54Value
4.5/58 of 8 reviewersconsensus“if you want a budget american v8 race car this might be a great option for you”
positive · ThatDudeinBlue · ▶ 11:57“I think we bought it for 22. 24 000 yeah... value-wise the Mustang wins all day right”
positive · The Fast Lane Car · ▶ 11:08“these things are kind of bottoming out in price right now there's really no collectors on them”
positive · Regular Car Reviews · ▶ 3:29Hear it in the reviewer’s words
- MotorTrend
Hot Lap Video: How the Ford Mustang GTD Outsmarted and Outcornered 1,200-hp Supercars
◆Worth itThe Mustang GTD is a track-focused engineering marvel that excels in cornering and braking, though it currently lacks the raw power to dominate in straight-line speed against the absolute top-tier hypercars.
- Best for
- track enthusiasts who prioritize chassis balance and cornering precision over raw straight-line acceleration.
- Watch out
- significant power deficit compared to 1,200-hp rivals · heavy curb weight
Quotes worth your time - MotorTrend
The State of American Performance: Shaking Down the USA’s Top Guns
◆Worth itAmerican performance is in a golden age, with these four vehicles demonstrating that whether through traditional muscle, hybrid hypercars, or electric luxury, the future of driving is exceptionally bright.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts seeking the pinnacle of American engineering across different performance philosophies.
- Watch out
- Czinger 21C street harshness · Corvette ZR1X understeer · Mustang GTD fuel consumption
Quotes worth your time - MotorTrend
2025 Ford Mustang GTD First Test: It’s Not Just About the Numbers
◆BuyThe Mustang GTD is a transformative vehicle that proves weight and price are secondary to engineering excellence; it is one of the best cars ever driven.
- Best for
- wealthy driving enthusiasts who prioritize track performance and engineering marvels.
- Watch out
- Extremely high price · Very heavy curb weight · Poor fuel economy and range
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