2022 Ford Mustang Mach 1 (Manual w/Handling Package) - POV Review

MSRP: $55,270
MPG: 14 city / 22 highway
Horsepower: 470 hp @ 7,000 rpm
Engine: 5.0 L V8
Curb weight: 3,868 lbs
Cargo volume: 13.5 ft³

The Mach 1 Handling Package includes:
• 19" by 10.5" (F) and 19" by 11"(R) Dark Tarnished-Painted Aluminum Wheels
• 305/30R19 (F) 315/30R19 (R) tires
• Adjustable Strut Top Mounts
• Front Bumper Sport
• Blade Decklid Spoiler
Performance Rear Spoiler W/Gurney Flap
Performance Front Aero Splitter
Revised Chassis Tuning
Rear-Seat
- Split-bench, Folding
• Front-Wheel Lip Molding

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[gp.]

V8 and Manual Transmission combo should never go extinct.

[stevefrench]

As silly as it might be, the sound of a vehicle is such a huge part of the enthusiast experience. That is the biggest thing keeping me from getting excited about electric

[jimjam]

By far my favorite review channel. Usually with POV vids I don’t like the driver talking, but your commentary always provides great insight to the car and it’s strengths/weaknesses/quirks. Great vid!

[FRDMAN]

Not long after watching this a red Mach 1 showed up near my house and bought it. Couldn’t be happier with how its setup from the factory

[abdullaharif]

The Mach 1 is definitely the ultimate Mustang below the GTxxx models! Good handling, great sounding V8, good Tremec manual transmission, lots of good things about this car!
Topher did a great job capturing this great Mustang!

[mechanics]

I have a 2021 Mach1 w/ 6MT and handling pack. This car by far has been the most fun to drive and everyone raves about the exhaust sound. The gearbox is easy to use and one of the best feeling. The front splitter is a big pain to deal with daily as it's about 5.5 inches from the ground. I do 5-10 track days per year so maybe base would have been a better choice for daily drivability.

[Loudest_Cricket_]

I think that time will only make our hearts grow fonder of the Mach 1. It is, seemingly in many ways, the last of it's kind.

Many people see it as being just another parts bin special, and they're not entirely wrong. I see it as being the best of what Ford has to offer as far as their more traditional Mustang offerings go. The GT350, while traditional in name and concept, practiced some new things for Ford.
The Mach 1 is purely traditional. Purely nostalgia. As much as it possibly can be with laws and regulations.

And while I'm not always a fan of cars that exist solely for the purpose of making one yearn for yesteryear, when it's done well I absolutely adore it.

The Mach 1 nailed it.
Brilliant.

[sunburn]

I have had 2 Mustang S550’s. A 19’ GT PP1 in Shadow Black and a 21’ Mach 1 in FJG(Non Track Pack) Before the 19’ GT I had an 18’ Camaro SS 1LE. All vehicles were the 6 speed. The Camaro def had a tad more punch down low under 3500 RPM than both Stangs and the Camaro was a stiffer ride overall no doubt. The Camaro was a fantastic car but that blind spot is real! I give the advantage to the SS in down low torque, stop light to stop light, and it also hooked up better from a dig as it sat on 285’s in the front and massive 305 sections in the rear. I drive about 40, 000 miles a year and put almost 60k on that 18’ Camaro in about 18 months. The SS and both Stangs were all 6 speeds. The advantage goes to both The GT PP1 and the Mach 1 on the Freeway, both for top speed as that delicious Coyote breathes so freely and screams up to 7400 redline, and as a GT cruiser. I have not driven the Track Pack Mach 1 but that sits on Cup 2’s and has massive 300+ section rears so I know it’s capable on the track. See Car and Drivers Lightning Laps. It bested the SS by a significant margin…. I also give the advantage to both Mustangs in the sound dept. The SS sounds great. The Mustangs sound glorious. They have such a unique sound that is race inspired and also soothing when cruising at 85 MPH on the 405 here in So Cal. I give advantage to the SS in the resell dept as it seems to hold its value better than the GT, which is more in line price wise with the SS. It really depends what you are looking for tbh. Overall though, if I had to pick just 1 from the 3 I have personally owned. It would be the Mach 1. Faster than the SS, especially in 3rd gear on up, more comfy than the SS for GT duty and looks so damn good. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion though for sure, to each his own. In my experience, the Mach 1 is the clear winner of the bunch

[RandomlnternetGuy]

The fact that this has less hp than last year shows how bad the EPA wants to kill car culture.

[Zygrene]

Great timing! I just posted my SS 1LE vs Mach 1 video. It's safe to say that muscle cars have come a LONG way since the early 2000's.

[ALLwrk]

I like how this is still a drivers cockpit. Not some ai friendly high tech gadget.

[cstr]

doesnt matter how advanced auto's are, manual is unmatched in a performance car.
the man+machine feel it gives is just a joy even driving to the shops

[kevinandrew_]

One of the things that usually annoys me with higher hp cars is that they make the gearing too long to be able to have fun on public roads, but this doesn't look too bad at all. Looks like a great all around package, too.

[averagebro]

Such a well balanced car. you basically have everything. speed, handling, brakes, looks, fun, sound and ein bischen rarität

[stevem]

Very much enjoy watching the car reviewing Master at work. I look forward to every review.

[RNMAutomotiveAddiction]

Great video - Mach1 sounds amazing ang has a great manual. I also prefer the traditional interior vs the one on the S650 with ipad screens

[OtisSpringerpilot]

I am just beginning my Mach 1 journey....cannot wait to see how much fun this is on the road and in the N GA mountains (NC and TN Appalachians as well). Ya Hoo.

[bigmon]

Good review. The other day my 2021 Mach 1 w/h pack gave me a different perspective of the capabilities of this car. It is fun and goes really fast. It stops even better. Someone pulled out in front of me and by all rights would have/should have been t-boned. With the rubber on the road and brakes on the Mach1 it was very close, but didn't happen.

[kpatt]

It's too bad even in the new 2024 mustang GT, Ford refuses to let people have the Tremec 6 speed. So, I'm still leaning towards a 2SS 1LE 2016-2018 model. A lot of bang for your buck.

[bt_str]

You knocked this review out the park my friend.
🤘🏼