If you’ve got American muscle on your mind, the 2025 Ford Mustang and the 2025 Ford Mustang GTD should both be on your radar. But when you put them side by side, how do they compare? Let’s dive into these two incredible pony cars that are helping take the Mustang line into a whole new generation of performance. The best part? They’re available at your local Ford dealership.
Engines
The 2025 Mustang offers drivers three separate power plants. EcoBoost Mustangs feature a 2.3-liter EcoBoost offering 315 horsepower, while GT trims sport a 5.0-liter Gen-4 Coyote V8 engine making a staggering 480 horsepower and a modified Gen-4 Coyote producing an exhilarating 500 horsepower and 418 lb-ft of torque. Both manual transmissions and automatic transmissions are available.
The Mustang GTD is the most powerful Mustang ever designed to be street legal. The 5.2-liter supercharged V8 makes an eye-popping 815 horsepower, enough to propel it through the grueling Nürburgring circuit in under 7 minutes, putting the Mustang GTD squarely in the realm of supercars. The engine is mated to a carbon fiber driveshaft and an 8-speed automatic transmission, with available paddle shifters made from titanium salvaged from a decommissioned F-22 Raptor fighter jet.
In-Cabin Technology
The 2025 Mustang really shines when it comes to in-car technology. The 12.4″ LCD digital cluster and 13.2″ infotainment screens are united under a single piece of glass, and both are powered by the Unreal Engine for racing simulator-style graphics. Track Apps comes standard on the Mustang, featuring lap timers and an electronic line-lock that allows the rear wheels to spin with the front brakes engaged in order to warm up the rear tires for extra grip.
The Mustang GTD borrows almost all of its in-cabin technology from the Mustang, with the addition of an industry-first option to lower the ride height by almost 40mm for enhanced track performance. It also shares Ford’s SYNC 4 infotainment technology with the Mustang, allowing easy smartphone integration.
Pricing and Availability
The 2025 Mustang GTD is a supercar with a supercar price tag. Ford hasn’t made the price public, but it’s estimated to cost well over a quarter of a million dollars, and purchasing is only available by application. While that may turn off many buyers, for those who can afford it, it’s definitely worth the sticker price to own a piece of Mustang history.
The 2025 Mustang, by contrast, is incredibly affordable and well within the reach of most auto enthusiasts. EcoBoost models are especially accessible to buy or lease, and one could purchase a fleet of Dark Horse Mustangs for the price of a single GTD. That puts Mustang power tantalizingly close to the hands of many buyers.
Heart-pounding performance is only a test drive away. Test drive a 2025 Mustang today at Columbiana Ford in Columbiana, OH.