Compare The 2025 Ford Mustang® GT Fastback vs Dark Horse™ - Surprise, AZ

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 market's most exciting cars. Its classic silhouette, potent performance, and comfortable cabin continue to draw buyers. Many narrow their decision to the GT Fastback or Dark Horse trims. Here's a comparison of the two.

Performance

A lively 5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 powers the Mustang GT Fastback, rated at 480 horsepower, delivering strong acceleration. You can choose a six-speed manual with rev-matching or a 10-speed automatic transmission.

The Dark Horse also features a 5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 with tuning that raises output to 500 horsepower. It's available with an uprated TREMEC six-speed manual or the 10-speed automatic. The Dark Horse adds a class-first Drift Brake, adaptive MagneRide suspension, and a high-performance braking system for track use.

Appearance

The GT Fastback features a muscular design with a distinctive high-gloss black grille and a vented hood. It has 18-inch Ebony Black aluminum wheels. Paint choices include Carbonized Gray Metallic, Race Red, and Vapor Blue Metallic.

The Dark Horse takes a more menacing approach with exclusive 19-inch alloy wheels, black headlight accents, and a larger rear spoiler. The exclusive color-shifting Blue Ember Metallic is available on this trim.

Features

The Mustang GT Fastback comes standard with a 13.2-inch infotainment touchscreen and a digital gauge cluster. Co-Pilot360 driver-assist technologies, dual-zone automatic climate control, Track Apps, and an onboard Wi-Fi hotspot are also included.

The Dark Horse upgrades the audio to a 12-speaker B&O premium system, while the GT Fastback comes standard with a six-speaker system.

If you'd like to learn more about how the 2025 Ford Mustang trims compare, contact Surprise 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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