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| Mustang GT | Mustang Dark Horse | |
| Engine | 5.0L Gen-4 Coyote V8 | Modified 5.0L Gen-4 Coyote V8 |
| Power | 486 hp | 500 hp |
| Torque | 418 lb-ft / 567 Nm | 418 lb-ft / 567 Nm |
| Manual gearbox | MT82-D4 6-speed | Tremec TR-3160 6-speed |
| Automatic | 10-speed | 10-speed |
| Manual rear axle | 3.73:1 with Performance Pack | 3.73:1 Torsen |
| MagneRide | Optional | Standard |
| Front brakes | Brembo 6-piston with Performance Pack | Brembo 6-piston, larger rotors |
| Engine | Standard Coyote | Modified/high-output Coyote |
| Intake | GT system | Unique high-performance intake manifold/dual intake |
| Connecting rods | Standard | Forged connecting rods |
| No-lift shifting | No | Yes |
| Rev matching | Yes | Yes |
| Track mode | Yes | Yes, with Dark Horse-specific calibration |
| Drift brake | Optional | Available/standard depending on equipment |
| Suspension | Standard GT / optional MagneRide | Dark Horse-specific tuning + MagneRide |
| Aero | GT | Dark Horse-specific |
| Rear spoiler | Optional Performance Pack wing | Dark Horse spoiler |
| Exhaust | Active Performance optional | Active Performance standard |
| Seats | GT sports seats | Recaro Micro-Suede standard |
| Wheels | 19” GT Performance Pack | 19” Dark Horse wheels |