Introduction
With its powerful V8 engine and performance body style, the Ford Mustang was first introduced in 1964 as a pony car and was Ford’s most successful car launch of that time. In 2024, the Mustang celebrated its 60th anniversary as Ford's iconic muscle car.
Now in its seventh generation, the latest Ford Mustang is fast, performance-enhanced, and impressive inside and out. Buckle up as we show you the differences between the 2025 Ford Mustang and the 2024 Ford Mustang and compare the latest features, upgrades, and more.
Key Takeaways
- The 2024 Ford Mustang launched the seventh generation of muscle cars.
- The new 2025 Ford Mustang models are seventh-generation muscle cars with the technology, upgrades, and new features from the 2024 models.
- Choose from one of nine 2025 or 2024 Ford Mustang models, including the Dark Horse and Dark Horse Premium with boosted performance and power.
What’s the difference between the 2025 Ford Mustang and the 2024 Ford Mustang?
The 2024 Ford Mustang launched the seventh generation, and the 2025 Ford Mustang models carry over all the upgrades and updates in celebration of 60 years of Mustang performance excellence, which means there aren’t any differences.
Whether you buy the new 2025 Ford Mustang, a J.D. Power top ranked Best Midsize Sporty Car of 2025 or the 2024 Ford Mustang, you get the digital dashboard that looks and feels like a fighter jet with large customizable displays, personalized drive modes, a flat-bottom leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated and cooled front seats, Push-Button Start, and the Ford Co-Pilot360 which even includes Active Pothole Mitigation.
What is special about the new Ford Mustang Dark Horse?
The most notable elements that make the new Ford Mustang Dark Horse a standout for performance and power are the engine and signature design accents.
Both the 2024 and 2025 Ford Mustang Dark Horse are powered by the modified 5.0L Coyote V8 engine. This powerful engine is paired with the TREMEC 6-speed manual transmission with rev-matching, a Class-first Drift Brake, and the MagneRide® Damping System.
The new 2025 Ford Mustang Dark Horse is top of the line with its signature lighting elements, available custom hood and accent painted stripes, shark fin antenna, the wedge decklid spoiler with the Dark Horse badge, and heated side mirrors.
The new Mustang Dark Horse interior features signature design elements, premium carpeted floor mats, a center console with a full armrest, the premium B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen, voice-activated navigation, and more.
How much horsepower does a 2025 Ford Mustang Dark Horse have?
The 2025 Ford Mustang Dark Horse has a 5.0L Coyote V8 engine with 500 horsepower. But if you find a brand-new or new-to-you 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse the power is just as strong! It is powered by a Gen-4 5.0L Coyote V8 with the same horsepower and torque!
The Best Sporty Muscle Car
The new Ford Mustang, available in nine models, including the Dark Horse and Dark Horse Premium Fastback, is the best sporty muscle car of 2025. Add the Mustang 60th Anniversary Package, a limited edition package for the GT Premium coupe or convertible, or the Mustang® Dark Horse Handling Package with upgraded hardware and tuning, turning your Mustang into a supreme street-legal machine.
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