2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1: Its Most Important Secret Explained 

My dad as well. Bring my 9yo to school every morning, no probs.

​@@mikehawk120 how's the room in the back for the 9 year old? Once we've got a garage I'm looking to add a high-performance machine to the stable again, and this looks just the ticket.

@@ollyvoxx just fine. Had my toddler in my older 2016, 2012 gt500 as well as the 22 M1 at 10. Just play with seat gap for your kiddo.

I did too at first but I’ve driven the gt350 quite a bit and my Mach 1 feels faster in track mode with traction control off. Maybe it’s the torque. Also you don’t get all those horrible voodoo problems they’ve been having .

Did you get the manual? Just curious how much better it is vs the MT82. In Canada the Mach 1 is $15k more after taxes than a discounted new GT PP1 with MagneRide so it's hard for me to justify that added cost. And that's just for the 600A package and base wheels. With the 700A and handling pkg it's $20k+ after taxes. 🤔💵

@@JCTiggs1 yes i got it in manual, u can get the after market parts for the handling package instead of wasting money ordering the handling package from ford

@@draco2xx Would you say the Tremec transmission is a big step up from the Getreg MT82 in the GT?

@@JCTiggs1 hell yes, tremec feels very good. mt82 felt cheap, always trembles as if the gear box going to explode at any min, sometimes ill try and put it in 2nd gear but it wont go in sometimes

Thanks Darren!!!

Stay tuned, lots to come !

Thanks, and you are exactly right!

Thank you, I'm super glad you enjoyed it and comments like that definitely make my day! Cheers from North Ontario!

Thanks very much! Cheers from snowy Sudbury!

Thank you for your glowing review of my review Kevin, I'll have more coming soon!

Definitely spend the extra $4,000 . You’ll get immediate payoff in your driving experience, and it will definitely payoff in the future value.

Hey Scott, did you get the MagneRide too? Collecting some feedback for my ‘22.

The Mach 1 you describe is exactly the one I bought a week ago! And you are CORRECT, I have a non-handling package car (what Canada calls the Performance Pak) but it DID come with optional wheels that are black 10spoke just like the Handling Pack (except not as wide); I will never track the car, so the result is a car i LOVE to have on the road, smooth riding, powerful, magnaride is amazing!, ...and it doesnt have the low low front splitter or giant rear wing. Just a beautiful Mach 1 Premium, Dark Matter Gray, 6-speed manual (and unique wheels for 2023 - 275R and 255F)

Thanks! To me, for the dollar, I would be going with the Mach 1. I think you're just having more fun more of the time when you're driving on the street or highway. You can go through a few gear shifts without getting a speeding ticket. It's not as powerful but more accessible more of the time. If you were doing some weekend lapping, as a novice, both cars would be relatively approachable but the Shelby gives you more hardware to grow into. It's been a while since I've driven that Shelby, though I can't recall any complaints on the highway, relative to the type of car it is. I can tell you for sure the Mach 1 is ready for a highway road trip, it can be loud and stiff, or quiet and comfortable, relatively speaking. Hope that helps you line the two up against your tastes!

Definitely can be used as a daily. If you have the handling pack though I wouldn't install the additional lower chin spoiler, it's just way too low for normal use driving around parking lots, speed bumps, driveways etc. And the Cup 2 tires throw pebbles up all over the place and are best saved for dedicated track days.

Thanks, I love it as well ❤️

Bullitt is more tame in the ride / handling, more comfortable on the highway, and less stressful without the low splitter and front suspension noise during parking. Still, Mach 1 is surprisingly easygoing, for a car like that, on the daily. They'll put similar grins on your face, I think the Bullitt is the more well rounded experience.

I'd happily take either on a road trip though!!

@@JustinPritchard - Thanks!

@@JustinPritchard - That makes sense. It’s like a GT350 due to the low front splitter and more aggressive ride. Frankly I love my Bullitt and wouldn’t trade it for a Mach1. To me the only benefits are the Tremec manual or option for an automatic, but those are not reasons for me. The Mach 1 also costs about $15k more on a trade.

@@JustinPritchard - Yep I love my Bullitt

Thanks, glad you liked!

Thanks dad!

It’s a more track focused Bullitt, but not as good a daily driver as the Bullitt.

@@rembo183 no Tremec trans makes the Bullitt a non starter , it’s that much better

@@bobreno4042 - Ok but have you driven both and compared them back to back?

@@rembo183 I’ve driven the GT with the Getrag manual on several occasions and the Camarillo SS with the Tremec as well, please understand I love the understated style, performance and value of the Bullitt, and don’t need the track oriented suspension upgrades of the Mach 1, but the enjoyment of aggressively rowing the gears and rev match downshifts are such an integral part of the driving experience for me personally, it is a big deal, but again I love and respect the Bullitt, Cheers!

@@bobreno4042 - I also love the auto rev matching in my Bullitt. The MT82 works great in my Bullitt and I enjoy shifting and using the clutch. I have had absolutely NO PROBLEMS . I’ve never experienced lock out in any gear and never had grinding either. Of course you can occasionally screw up when you are not paying attention and shift sloppy or too fast. I try not to bang my gears fast and shift slowly and the feeling is smooth. My experience with the Tremec is in the GT350. That transmission is more notchy and not as smooth IMO. I don’t track or drag race so maybe that’s why I’m happy with my car. I use it for regular driving only. Just cruise band love it. Power with great sounding engine and very compliant smooth transmission. It’s all subjective and I love driving this car! Plus it’s much cheaper than a GT 350 or Porsche.

There aren't a lot of cars that make me want to get rid of the Viper but there was a little twitch when I drove that Mustang, you know?

That means the Mach1 is not a bad Car at all. But you should keep in mind the Viper gets more worth in a few years. I was thinking about to sell her too, but you will never get a Car like this (especially if you live in a Country like me (Austria)). So i'll buy her new Rims and a new Chamshaft, Headstuff is planned for the next week...... if i have enough time.... that makes her pretty again. and more angry too ;)

Very cool, I agree. I don't know if it makes any sense for me to get rid of it either. I honestly don't know what I would replace it with. I love the Mach One but it's not a replacement for a Viper. What do you think of Jaguar f-type??

There is no replacement for displacement ;)

Noise pollution ticket!

the auto rev match works perfectly and sounds great

It's just ugly, such a fail after the GT350. Worst of all .... DECALS ?

Thanks, yup good call... blacked right out for me would look sick!!

@@JustinPritchard So you saying you would prefer a black without the decals? More than the fighter jet grey?

There is no charger or challenger in the world with 2 good drivers that could follow this car through twisty roads. A pushrod V8 4,500 lb boat isn't even in the same world as this car.

1) I was being sarcastic 2) This video is 100 percent Canadian 3) I'm not American

It's a requirement of my job when the camera operator is in the vehicle. And I like my job. Also, this isn't an airport. Your departure doesn't need to be announced.

@@JustinPritchard Lol. That was witty... you should do more of that in your reviews and get a new camera man

If you watch closely, this is a video about how the car drives-- not a video about the numbers from the brochure.

All early 70's Mustangs were pigs.

@@jimpaine7455 it's HARAM!

Contact them if you’re willing to let them track your car for test

My 10r80 is the real deal...BUT...there is something lacking and I think it's driver engagement.

@@zipzap4706 the 10r80 is the real deal! But I do agree with you

We do not care

Just admit it bro, you can't drive a manual. We get it.

Scatpack, chrysler is busch league. Can't get the car around a corner without major body roll.