Compare The 2025 Ford Mustang® GT Fastback vs Dark Horse™ - Duluth, GA

2025 Ford Mustang® GT Fastback vs 2025 Ford Mustang® Dark Horse™

Ford Mustang® GT Fastback

  • Standard Engine5.0L V8
  • Horsepower480 hp
  • MPG (city/hwy) *15 / 23
  • Seats4
  • Base Curb Weight3,741 lbs

Ford Mustang® Dark Horse™

  • Standard Engine5.0L V8
  • Horsepower500 hp
  • MPG (city/hwy) *15 / 23
  • Seats4
  • Base Curb Weight3,879 lbs

Specs at a Glance

The 2025 Ford Mustang is still one of the most thrilling cars you can buy. Drivers praise its iconic styling, potent performance, and comfortable cabin. When narrowing choices, many people compare the GT Fastback and the Dark Horse trims. Let's compare them.

Performance

The Mustang GT Fastback is powered by a rousing 5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 that Ford rates at 480 horsepower, delivering strong acceleration. Transmission options are a six-speed manual with rev-matching or a 10-speed automatic.

The Dark Horse also uses a 5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 but benefits from special tuning that boosts output to 500 horsepower. It's commonly paired with an uprated TREMEC six-speed manual or the 10-speed automatic. The Dark Horse includes performance features like a class-first Drift Brake, MagneRide adaptive suspension, and upgraded brakes.

Appearance

The GT Fastback features a muscular design with aggressive cues such as a high-gloss black grille, vented hood, and 18-inch Ebony Black aluminum wheels. Paint options include Carbonized Gray Metallic, Race Red, and Vapor Blue Metallic.

The Dark Horse looks meaner with exclusive 19-inch alloy wheels, black headlight detailing, and a larger rear spoiler. Blue Ember Metallic, which shifts color, is an exclusive option.

Features

The GT Fastback's cabin comes with a 13.2-inch infotainment touchscreen, a digital gauge cluster, and Co-Pilot360 safety tech. Other conveniences include dual-zone automatic climate control, Track Apps, and a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot.

The Dark Horse pairs its higher performance with a 12-speaker B&O premium audio system, while the GT Fastback comes standard with a six-speaker system.

If you want to learn more about how the 2025 Ford Mustang trims compare, contact Gwinnett Place Ford today.

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Current Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for base vehicle. Excludes destination/delivery fee plus government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer processing charge, any electronic filing charge, and any emission testing charge. Optional equipment not included. Starting A/X/Z Plan price is for qualified, eligible customers and excludes document fee, destination/delivery charge, taxes, title and registration. Not all vehicles qualify for A/X/Z Plan.

*EPA-estimated city/hwy mpg for the model indicated. See fueleconomy.gov for fuel economy of other engine/transmission combinations. Actual mileage will vary. On plug-in hybrid models and electric models, fuel economy is stated in MPGe. MPGe is the EPA equivalent measure of gasoline fuel efficiency for electric mode operation.

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