Best Ford Sports Cars

One of the best combinations in the automotive world is a naturally aspirated V8 shoved into the front of a sporty coupe complete with rear wheel… Read more

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It’s a recipe for nirvana. And it’s a formula that Ford hasn’t strayed from ever since they popped a V8 in the Mustang.

I’m a huge fan of the Mustang for it simply existing. But I needed to know what it was like to actually drive and live with. So I borrowed a few from Ford, and was thoroughly impressed.

Sure, you’re seeing average fuel consumption figures of around 12-16L per 100km, and sure it’s far from being the most practical car to have as the only pony in your stable. But, it’s the pure emotional value of driving this thing that drives sales and internal rationalisation as to why you must spend over $100,000 on one.

Yes, that’s right. For 2025, a healthy spec on the Mustang GT will now set you back over $100,000. So much for being every man’s sports car. And it’s why we’ll see more buyers opt for older examples, or cheaper performance alternatives to this.

It’s why the Mustang is seeing a slow sales decline in the US. Which is a sad thing, but at the same time, Ford needs to evolve the formula.

I for one, wish it could stay as it is, but it’s clearly not compatible with a younger audience who can’t afford a six figure Mustang and probably can’t afford to fill it with the amount of fuel it requires every week.

I think Ford has done an incredible job of updating this Mustang with better driver aids, innovative performance technology like a ‘drift brake’ and dual intake manifolds.

I understand that the Mustang is a halo car for the Ford Performance brand, but it only seems to be going in the way of the 911. With model derivatives being exclusively upmarket and limited (i.e. Dark Horse and GTD).

Ultimately, the Mustang is a special breed. I would enjoy owning one, and find ways to justify the running costs just because it brings just a little bit more excitement in my day every time I fire up that 5.0L Coyote V8.

However, when met with the reality of buying a Mustang GT for over six figures, it’s not just not special enough. That’s when I’d be more than happy to skip buying one, and wait for a special edition such as the ‘Dark Horse’ to appear which helps justify a higher asking price.

If you’re simply after that special combination of a naturally aspirated V8, stuffed into a sporty coupe sending all of its power to the rear wheels - then there is no alternative for any less money than what Ford is asking for a Mustang GT.