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2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 vs Shelby GT500
Don't look now, but the retro-styled pony cars from the Detroit Three have now been around long enough that information technology's near time to start getting nostalgic for the first examples of the breed. Ford kicking-started this genre with the assuming retro styling of the 5th-generation Mustang, which was unveiled mode back in 2004 and went into production for the 2005 model year. Ford'south success with its new/one-time 'Stang inspired Chevrolet and Dodge to relaunch their dormant pony cars along a similar throwback theme: A reborn Dodge Challenger (inspired by the original 1970 Challenger) debuted for 2008, and a revived Chevrolet Camaro (which put a new-historic period spin on 1969 Camaro cues) followed for 2010. The Challenger has been soldiering on with clever updates to that same basic platform ever since, while the Mustang and Camaro both received redesigns—for 2015 and 2016, respectively—that continued with heritage-inspired design.
All along the mode, Ford has been keeping things fresh with several retro-themed special editions. Let'southward have a look at two of the latest of these, and compare them head to head. The electric current iteration of the ferocious Shelby GT500 debuted as a 2020 model. As with the earlier versions of the modern GT 500, it represents the racetrack-gear up, high-performance peak of the Mustang lineup. The Mach 1 was re-launched for 2021 as an essential replacement for the outgoing Bullitt in the Mustang lineup—stronger, nimbler, and flashier than a GT, merely not all the fashion upward at Shelby GT500'southward level. And with the contempo divergence of the Shelby GT350 model (it was discontinued after the 2020 model twelvemonth), in that location is naught in between these two muscle Mustangs.
Both vehicles are packed with Mustang heritage. The Mach one dusts off a well-loved Mustang nameplate that debuted for 1969, ran through 1978, and reappeared briefly for 2003-'04 on a nostalgia-themed model. The 2021 Mach 1 takes its visual inspiration from the original 1969 car, but with a notably modern spin. The Shelby GT500 pays homage to the original 1967 Shelby GT500 Mustang, though you'll have to pay at least $2000 extra if you want the signature Shelby-style dorsal racing stripes and rocker-panel stripes.
There are no major changes to the GT500 for 2021; a couple new paint colors join the palette, and a $x,000 Carbon Fiber Treatment Package, which adds 20-inch carbon-fiber wheels, adaptable strut-elevation mounts, and aerodynamic body add together-ons, joins the options list. Even without the large-ticket carbon-fiber package, a healthy load of options pushed the bottom line of our Shelby GT500 test vehicle to a cool $81,190… a $19,255 premium over our Mach 1 tester.
For that money, y'all'll get a track-ready super-performance machine, with the expected compromises in everyday comfort. The depression-slung front bodywork is prone to scraping on steep driveways and the similar. The turning radius feels wider than other Mustangs', no doubt because of the meatier tires. Those Airplane pilot Sports are plenty noisy on the highway too, with copious amounts of road roar and patter. The overall ride is stiff and "nervous," but it'south never punishing… the standard MagneRide shocks are doing their task here. The Mach 1'southward driving character isn't as extreme, at least in the bones form of our test vehicle. It's by and large on par with the departedBullitt special-edition Mustang we've previously tested.
For well-heeled fans of good ol' American V8 musculus, both of these cars are worth their substantial cost premium over a garden-variety Mustang GT and its 460-hp 5.0-liter V8… and both will likely be collectors' items in the future.
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The $222 Mach 1 Appearance Bundle adds an exclusive Fighter Jet Grayness pigment colour, Ebony/Orangish interior, orange restriction calipers, and unique hood and bodyside stripes. The Shelby GT500 offers a multifariousness of body-stripe and other advent options—the only one our test vehicle had was the $695 painted black roof, but the standard vented hood, rear spoiler and aggressively styled front and rear fasciae gave it a menacing look nonetheless.
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The Mach 1 gets a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 that makes 480 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque—this aforementioned basic powerplant was used in the special-edition Bullitt Mustang of 2019-'20.The Shelby GT500 is powered by a supercharged v.2-liter V8 that puts out 760 horsepower and 625 pound-feet of torque. Both the Mach 1 and GT500 engines feel every bit as strong as their ratings advise—to really use all of the GT500'southward copious power, you'll demand a racetrack. A lusty V8 rumble is part of the deal with both cars also; the GT500'south exhaust notation might wake your neighbors fifty-fifty when it is set to "Tranquillity" mode.
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The GT500's interior is a step above even an optioned-up Mach 1. Amid its exclusive features are a steering-bike rim wrapped in grippy Alcantera synthetic suede (with a centering stripe at the top of the rim—useful as an orientation aid in track driving). On both the GT500 and Mach 1, elements of the cadre Mustang'southward relatively basic interior materials are apparent despite the trim upgrades.
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The Mach one offers the choice of a 6-speed manual transmission (standard) or a 10-speed automated (a $1595 option, which our examination vehicle was equipped with) merely the GT500's only transmission is a 7-speed dual-clutch automated with a rotary-punch gear selector. The dial works well, but it doesn't exactly scream "burn down-breathing muscle auto." The consolation is that the 7-speed gearbox itself is wonderful—it delivers quick, responsive shifts in aggressive driving while remaining impressively smooth and refined in everyday cruising.
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A pair of Recaro seats is a $1595 selection for the Mach one, but our test vehicle wasn't so equipped. The GT500 tin can also be equipped with Recaro seats like our tester was—they're a $1595 option as well, though they're a unlike pattern than the Mach ane'southward Recaros. The GT500's Recaros offer excellent support in fast cornering. They're quite snug—fifty-fifty for slender folks—but not uncomfortable. Both the Mach 1 and GT500 Recaros take pass-throughs in the seatbacks for aftermarket racing seat belts.
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All Mach 1s come with 19-inch wheels. Our test vehicle wore these Magnetic (metal grayness)-painted aluminum wheels, a $450 option. Choosing the $3750 Handling Packet nets wider wheels and tires, revised chassis tuning, larger rear spoiler, and a front "aero splitter" spoiler. The GT500 comes standard with 20-inch high-gloss-black period-formed aluminum wheels on grippy Michelin Pilot Sport four South tires; carbon-fiber wheels on even grippier Michelin Airplane pilot Loving cup Sport 2 tires are optional.
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Class: Sporty/Performance Machine
Miles driven: 174
Fuel used: 11.seven gallons
| CG Written report Card | |
|---|---|
| Room and Condolement | B |
| Power and Performance | A |
| Fit and Finish | B |
| Fuel Economic system | D+ |
| Value | C+ |
| Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. All grades are versus other vehicles in the same class. Value class is for specific trim level evaluated, and may non reflect Consumer Guide'due south impressions of the entire model lineup. | |
| Large & Tall Comfort | |
| Big Guy | B- |
| Tall Guy | B- |
| Large & Tall comfort ratings are for front seats only. "Large" rating based on male tester weighing approximately 350 pounds, "Tall" rating based on 6'6"-tall male tester. | |
| Drivetrain | |
| Engine Specs | 480-hp v.0 liter |
| Engine Type | V8 |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic |
| Drive Wheels | Rear-bike bulldoze |
Real-earth fuel economy: 14.9 mpg
Driving mix: 75% urban center, 25% highway
EPA-estimated fuel economy:xv/23/eighteen (city, highway, combined)
Fuel type: Premium gas recommended
Base of operations price: $55,300 (not including $1195destination charge)
Options on exam vehicle:10-speed automatic transmission ($1595), 19-inch Magnetic-painted aluminum wheels ($450), Mach ane Elite Bundle ($1550), Mach 1 Appearance Packet ($1250), voice-activated touchscreen navigation system ($595)
Price as tested: $61,935
Quick Hits
The bully: Classic muscle-car ability and attitude; crisp treatment
The adept: V8 burble; decent ride, front-seat room, and torso space for a performance-oriented sporty coupe
The non and so good: Fuel economy; significant cost premium over a Mustang GT
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Class: Sporty/Operation Car
Miles driven: 91
| CG Report Carte du jour | |
|---|---|
| Room and Comfort | B |
| Power and Performance | A |
| Fit and Finish | A- |
| Fuel Economy | D |
| Value | C |
| Written report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. All grades are versus other vehicles in the same class. Value grade is for specific trim level evaluated, and may non reverberate Consumer Guide's impressions of the entire model lineup. | |
| Big & Alpine Comfort | |
| Large Guy | B- |
| Tall Guy | B- |
| Big & Tall comfort ratings are for front end seats but. "Big" rating based on male tester weighing approximately 350 pounds, "Alpine" rating based on 6'six"-tall male tester. | |
| Drivetrain | |
| Engine Specs | 760-hp 5.ii liter |
| Engine Blazon | Supercharged V8 |
| Transmission | vii-speed dual-clutch automatic |
| Drive Wheels | Rear-wheel drive |
Fuel used: 7.ii gallons
Real-world fuel economic system: 12.6 mpg
Driving mix: 75% city, 25% highway
EPA-estimated fuel economy:12/18/xiv (mpg city, highway, combined)
Fuel type:Premium gas required
Base price: $72,900 (non including $1195destination accuse)
Options on examination vehicle: Recaro leather-trimmed seats ($1650), Technology Package ($3000), Handling Package ($1750), painted black roof ($695)
Cost as tested: $81,190
Quick Hits
The keen: Ferocious acceleration; track-ready brakes and pause; slick-shifting dual-clutch automatic transmission
The good: Aggressive, heritage-inspired styling; brawny exhaust notation; decent front-seat room and trunk space for a loftier-performance sports machine
The not so good: Fuel economy; taut ride; as pricey as a nicely equipped mid-engine Corvette
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