Ford Mustang
V8 pony car, from Boss 302 to the Dark Horse.
15 reviewers · 58 videos · 44 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
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
Quotes worth your time - Top Gear
Buy Ford Mustang (US) Price, PPC or HP | Top Gear
◆Worth itThe new Mustang successfully bridges the gap between a traditional muscle car and a modern, agile sports car, offering impressive tech and daily usability.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts who want a daily-drivable sports car with V8 power and modern tech.
- Watch out
- Numb and light steering feel · No manual transmission option for EcoBoost · Best performance features are expensive
1,660 wordsOpen articleQuotes worth your time - Top Gear
Ford Mustang Dark Horse review: more of the good stuff Reviews 2026 | Top Gear
◆Worth it, with caveatsThe Dark Horse is a fantastic driver's car that justifies its existence through its specific transmission and suspension tuning, even if the value proposition is questionable compared to a loaded GT.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts who specifically want the Tremec manual transmission and track-ready suspension tuning.
- Watch out
- Numb and overboosted steering · Cramped interior with cheap plastics · Poor value compared to a Performance Pack GT
1,604 wordsOpen articleQuotes worth your time