2024 Ford Mustang GT vs. Dark Horse Mustang // Stock Comparison // Dig and Roll Drag Race

Battle of the Mustang 5.0L V8! We headed to the Pennzoil Proving Ground to line up the all-new 2024 Ford Mustang GT and flagship Dark Horse to see how they compare in a straight line. Both cars in the race have gone through the proper factory-proposed break-in process. The Mustang GT is a GT Premium coupe, optioned with the GT Performance Package and 10-speed automatic transmission. The Dark Horse is a Dark Horse Premium coupe and is optioned with the Dark Horse Appearance Package, Dark Horse Handling Package, and 10-speed automatic transmission.

Factory Figures:
GT - 480 HP // 415 lb-ft of torque
Dark Horse - 500 HP // 418 lb-ft of torque

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[justrandomthings]

Great video. Straight to the point. No bullshit. No shitty fillers and unnecessary talking. Just two cars racing.

[martindeleon]

Thank you for making a straight forward video.

I’m tired of hearing about the damn history and why the moon phases matter for trap times etc…

Just straight to the point!

[Desertjoker]

We needed this type of video with the 350 and need one against the Mach1 👀

[newmoon]

I admit I was down on the S650 mustang and particularly the Dark Horse until I read the Motor Trend review and watched this video. The Darkhorse is the real deal and if I didn't own a 500 I'd consider one. My gripe is the 75k price tag. Way too high for a GT regardless of options/packages.

[FrankFernandez-lt]

Best bet is a base GT for $41, 000 and you get a nice stick to go with it. Put an H pipe ($250), remove carbon filters, and install an air intake ($450). If you really wanna go crazy remove the catalytics as well. It is going to sound great, and it will blow the doors off the dark horse! It is also the more streetable car. For under $42, 000 you’ll have a really nice running and sounding 500 hp street machine. What more can you ask for in 2024

[thewheeltroll]

Not really what you wanna see after you advertise a flagship trim 😅

[xmariner]

I love my Dark Horse. It is my first (and probably last) sports car I ever owned.

It is exciting to drive. Thank you, Ford! I'm glad you didn't give up on American muscle cars!

[LifeWitSed]

the exhaust on the Dark Horse is really nice 🔥

[Bramos_]

Absolutely incredible video.

This is what car advertisements in TV should be!

The drone flight, following the cars looks stunning and i love it when someone cuts videos with the music like at 2:09 :D

[nicholashodges]

Of course it will be close. It’s a drag race and you’re talking about only a 20HP difference. The dark horse is supposed to be track focused for tight cornering not really driving in a straight. But hey everybody is a critic 💁🏾‍♂️ great video too!

[its.Andy]

Seems about right on the rolling race. 20hp isn’t going to be a drastic difference. Not sure about the dig race though. The GT probably bogged a bit off the line is my guess.

[wg]

I would just buy the base manual version and save money. Most people don’t go to the track so it is fairly pointless to get the top trim.

[nathanielalaburgDelhi]

This made me realize how much more fun a manual is lol

Great video! 👍

[RadDadisRad]

I had an allocation for a dark horse. Guy offered to buy it from me so I sold it. I have a Whipple F150 now. 😂

[schgeiailemanwulo]

The only one and Best car race videos on YouTube yet

[HARRYPTTXR]

Dark horse from the dig, same same rollin

[TheEngine-qh]

How can you ask for a better video. Slick, to the point and informative.

[PhillyDee]

That 10 speed transmission is crazy....

[nikx]

Seen a Dark horse in the wild the other day. Really does look amazing and the sound was very strong. Cool car for sure

[charleswhite]

So I drove both and bought the dark horse. GT had terrible steering feedback and almost no weight on the steering wheel. Dark Horse great heavier steering and glued on corners. Coming from a 6gen Camaro SS, the Dark Horse is like the perfect love child between the Mustang and Camaro. You get that great Camaro handling and that Mustang top end speed. Usually I change a lot on my cars but with this one I'm just adding LT, CAI, E85. That's all it really needs.