Ford Mustang vs Mazda MX-5 Comparison

    Ford Mustang

    Mazda MX-5

    2025 Ford
    Mustang
    vs
    2025 Mazda
    MX-5
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Rating
    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2025 Ford Mustang GT Fastback review
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    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2024 Mazda MX-5 RF GT review
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    Based on the Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8
    Based on the Mazda MX-5 G20 RF GT BLK ROOF T/COTTA LTH
    Best suitable for...
    FunFun
    City drivingCity driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    61L
    573 to 830 km
    45L
    306 to 324 km
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $64,990 - $87,667
    $41,210 - $57,220
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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
    Josh Nevett
    Marketplace Journalist
    Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Fun to drive anywhere, anytime
    • RF brings coupe looks, flexibility
    • Compliant ride
    Misses
    • Tan interior exclusive for auto
    • Limited passenger legroom
    • Steering lacks feedback

    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)

    Specs

    Type
    GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT, TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINTPETROL DIRECT INJECTION
    Size (cc)
    2300 - 50381998
    Size (L)
    5.0L, 2.3L2.0L
    Cylinders
    8, 44
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16 - 3216
    Power
    232kW - 347kW135kW
    Power RPM
    5500 - 72507000
    Torque
    475Nm - 550Nm205Nm
    Torque RPM
    3000 - 47504000
    Bore Stroke
    -91.2
    Compression Ratio
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