Happy 60th to the 2025 Ford Mustang! This year the automaker is pulling out all the stops for a special edition of this legendary muscle car so its bound will be different from last year’s offerings. Let’s break down the details of both!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- The 2025 Mustang is in its second year of its seventh generation and is celebrating its 60th anniversary! To celebrate, Ford is bringing us back into its classic eras with a digital version of its unique 60s and 80s gauge clusters
- The 2025 lineup features 14 trims ranging from $33,515 to $69,870; 2024 models are priced from $32,515 to $60,865.
- 2024 also received major changes, as its models begin the seventh generation.
What’s New and What’s Changed Between the Mustang’s Model Years?
The Mustang gets celebratory upgrades for 2025. They include:
- A limited-edition package of 1,965 units featuring red wheel centers and fender badges
- A black grille mesh in honor of the 1965 classic Mustang (available with GT Premium coupes and convertibles only)
- An over-the-air software update for 2024 Mustangs allowing the replication of the classic gauge clusters from 1967 and 1987.
As the start of a new generation, the 2024 Ford Mustang received the following changes:
- A 5.0-liter Coyote V-8 and 2.3-liter EcoBoost turbocharged inline-four
- A new trim in the Dark Horse generating 500 horsepower featuring an exclusive new badge
- An available 12.4-inch digital gauge cluster and 13.2-inch infotainment screen
- An available Bronze Design Series appearance package
- Electronic drift brake with optional Performance Pack
- Exterior paint colors of Vapor Blue and Yellow Splash
- Flat-bottom steering wheel
- Revised headlight and taillight designs, hexagonal grille, air ducts, and diffuser
- Overhead USB ports
- A remote Rev key fob
What’s Inside the Ford Mustang’s Engine and Performance Features?
The Mustang takes charge with three powerful engine options.
- A turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder with 315 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque that is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission for the Base (standard) trim
- A 5.0-liter V-8 mated with 480 horses and 415 pound-feet of torque and either a 10-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual transmission, for the GT trim. (Need even more power? You can get this engine with an optional performance exhaust that cranks out 486 horsepower and 418 pound-feet of torque.)
- A 5.0-liter V-8 generating a whopping 500-horsepower for the track-focused Dark Horse (It also features adaptive dampers and 19-inch Pirelli P Zero PZ4 tires, with optional Pirelli Trofeo RS.)
Mustang Model Year Interior Comparison—Where Retro Meets the Future
The 2024 Mustang has a “fighter-jet inspired” design, according to Ford, but despite the description, it’s surprisingly comfortable and supportive. Lower trims feature cloth upholstery seats with optional micro-suede vinyl; higher trims add stitching for a touch of luxury. Its 12.4-inch instrument cluster is configurable in multiple ways, thanks to its several colors, gauges, and even a “calm” screen to choose from.
The 13.2-inch infotainment touchscreen rests toward the center of the dash behind curved glass and features Ford’s Sync 4 software with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with an available wireless phone charger. There’s also a fun “Remote Rev” function with the sole purpose of allowing you to show your Mustang off by revving the engine via key fob from a distance.
Which Mustang Model Year Should You Choose?
There’s only one 60th birthday for this American classic—so if you want to own this special edition Mustang, now’s the time! But don’t forget, last year’s Mustang is still an incredible car with plenty to offer. Want to take one for a spin? Contact us today for more info!