Ford Mustang
V8 pony car, from Boss 302 to the Dark Horse.
15 reviewers · 61 videos · 47 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance, but split on handling and fun to drive.
across 15 reviewers
"It was very stable. Yeah, it was like total opposite of the memes."
Savagegeese · ▶ 27:31"whatever they've done they've over boosted it because there is absolutely no weight whatsoever in any mode... there's nothing zero"
Throttle House · ▶ 11:02"you're left with one of the best driving muscle cars left"
Savagegeese · ▶ 19:39"it just didn't quite gel certainly with that gearbox"
EVO · ▶ 35:50"Much easier to drive, especially when it comes to parking, than a C8 Corvette because you're not as low in the vehicle."
Raitis Rides · ▶ 12:05"It feels like they cheaped out in every single corner of this. And for a $30,000 Mustang, not a big deal. But when you're paying upwards of 80... you definitely notice it."
Savagegeese · ▶ 5:47"you buy these things I would argue by the pound rather than the ounce"
MotoManTV · ▶ 12:27"I feel like they've almost priced themselves out of the competition here."
TheTopher · ▶ 7:23Performance
4.5/515 of 15 reviewersstrong consensus“the Mustang just absolutely took the cake with over 65 horsepower higher than the others”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 10:30“This engine and gearbox combo is to die for so good.”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 4:58“this time the GT has more power... 486 horsepower”
positive · Throttle House · ▶ 5:48Handling
3.5/515 of 15 reviewerssplit“It was very stable. Yeah, it was like total opposite of the memes.”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 27:31“whatever they've done they've over boosted it because there is absolutely no weight whatsoever in any mode... there's nothing zero”
critical · Throttle House · ▶ 11:02“I've driven them back to back, and the S650 to me is the winner. It drives better.”
positive · ThatDudeinBlue · ▶ 4:44Fun to drive
4.0/515 of 15 reviewerssplit“you're left with one of the best driving muscle cars left”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 19:39“I think for just under $75,000 this might be not necessarily fastest although it might be very close but one of the most enjoyable cars you can drive on track.”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 10:14“every time I get on it it's just I giggle like a school girl”
positive · A Auto Buyers Guide · ▶ 18:25Daily drivability
3.5/515 of 15 reviewerssplit“It feels like they cheaped out in every single corner of this. And for a $30,000 Mustang, not a big deal. But when you're paying upwards of 80... you definitely notice it.”
critical · Savagegeese · ▶ 5:47“Much easier to drive, especially when it comes to parking, than a C8 Corvette because you're not as low in the vehicle.”
positive · Raitis Rides · ▶ 12:05“I genuinely think that you could daily drive a dark horse and you would be just fine”
positive · TopherDrives · ▶ 27:20Value
3.0/515 of 15 reviewerssplit“I feel like they've almost priced themselves out of the competition here.”
critical · TheTopher · ▶ 7:23“it's just too much for me at the moment and I think too much for most people in the car scene for a twodoor muscle car or sports car.”
critical · ThatDudeinBlue · ▶ 12:26“it's way too expensive and it should not be in first place based on the price of this”
critical · Savagegeese · ▶ 34:16Hear 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
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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
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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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