Aston Martin DB12 vs Ford Mustang Comparison

Aston Martin DB12

Ford Mustang

How they stack

Our Take

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DB12

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CarExpert Rating

Excellent

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Excellent

An outstanding car in almost every way. A joy to drive, packed with great features, and highly recommended.

Very Good

A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

Good

A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

Average

Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

CarExpert Rating

Very Good

Read the 2025 Ford Mustang GT Fastback review

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Excellent

An outstanding car in almost every way. A joy to drive, packed with great features, and highly recommended.

Very Good

A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

Good

A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

Average

Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

Based on the Aston Martin DB12

Based on the Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8

Best suitable for...

Fun

Luxury

Fuel Efficiency

78L

952 km

61L

573 to 830 km

Warranty

2 year
warranty

5 year
warranty

MSRP

$64,990 - $87,667

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CarExpert's Take

Jack Quick

Contributor

Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Incredibly charismatic Coyote V8
Optional MagneRide suspension fantastic
Still a relative performance car bargain

Misses

Automatic has too many gears
Squeaky optional Recaro seats
Lots of previous-gen Mustang finishes

Colours Available

Race Red and Oxford White are no-cost options across the entire range, with the following colours a $910 option:

Shadow Black
Vapour Blue
Atlas Blue
Grabber Blue
Dark Matter Grey
Carbonised Grey
Iconic Silver (EcoBoost, GT only)
Rapid Red (EcoBoost, GT only)
Yellow Splash (EcoBoost, GT only)
Blue Ember (only available in Dark Horse with Dark Horse Appearance Pack)

Reviews

2025 Ford Mustang GT Fastback review

The new Ford Mustang GT still packs a howling V8 and can still be had with a manual, though its high-tech interior no longer feels retro.

Jack Quick

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Specs

Type
TURBO		GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT, TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT
Size (cc)
3982		2300 - 5038
Size (L)
4.0L		5.0L, 2.3L
Cylinders
8		8, 4
Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM		DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
32		16 - 32
Power
500kW		232kW - 347kW
Power RPM
6000		5500 - 7250
Torque
800Nm		475Nm - 550Nm
Torque RPM
2750		3000 - 4750
Bore Stroke
92		-
Compression Ratio
-		-

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