2023 Mach 1 vs 2024 Dark Horse 

I will keep my 2022 Dark Matter Gray Metallic with the handling pack 6 speed for many years to come. I also have the 2024 GT Convertible Carbonized Gray Metallic 10 speed auto. I have seen the dark horse in person and it is a beautiful machine but it is not for me- simply put- I am satisfied with my 2 stangs. I plan to enjoy my convertible for at least another three years. My first car was a 1965 convertible corvette 327 engine with a blue hard top and a white soft top that I had for 21 years (sold and bought a house in Orlando FL). I am 67 yrs old former US Navy Submariner retired so I don't have time to procrastinate. The Mach 1 is special!!!

Hi, firstly thanks for your service. I love driving and owning my Mach 1, puts a smile on my face every time I go out in it. It's so interesting to see people's reactions to the new Dark Horse. I applaud Ford for keeping up the V8 engine cars where other manufacturers have stopped production. I Hope Ford will make some changes to the interior of the car and maybe bring back the Boss. I'm in the same position as you as I'm not a young guy but I have a few American cars on my bucket list I would really like to own and enjoy driving. Thanks for watching my video 👍🏼

I’m keeping my Mach 1. I sat in a new S650 premium and with the giant screen it feels like a video game as the screen occupies so much of the dash.

The Mach 1 is perfect. I have the HPP Mach 1 and no way Ill trade it in

I will keep the EcoBoost Mustang.

Who likes the EcoBoost?!

I'm getting the Ford Mustang EcoBoost on 2026 for a FREE Test Drive!! < D

If I owned a Mach 1 I would not trade for a Dark Horse. I have a 2017 GT that I just bought. I would like to add as many Mach 1 features as possible.

Olá. Tudo bem? Respondendo a sua pergunta eu particulamente prefiro o MACH 1 do que o DARK HORSE.

If you're happy with the Mach 1 I'd keep it. I don't know anything about the darkhourse but even if it's a little better than the Mach 1 you can't utilize that much power on city streets.

Keep the Mach 1 S550 you have. Its custom tuneable and has a nice dash

I agree if you have a Mach1 don't upgrade to a darkhorse but in my case as I do not have a Mustang yet, I'm thinking about buying the Darkhorse. I vist Garum Motor in Malaga and they had a darkhorse deliverd in september but they also told me that they could order one from Ford Germany in the color I would like with a maximum waiting time of 3 months. They also gave me an price for the darkhorse in grabber bleu 75.007€ no recaro seats but with all the taxes included. I have the estimate if you want I can always send you a copy. As for discount they offered 4 years warranty en 4 year of service free

Yes

Since they don't offer the Handling Package in Europe, could you please tell us how you managed to upgrade your Mach 1 to the handling package ? Did you import all the needed parts one by one from USA, or what needs to be done ? They are doing the same thing for the S650 platform, there is no handling package available for EU version of the mustang... I personally would like to get it simply for the bigger wheels and the gurney flap on the spoiler, but they simply aren't available for Europe... i am forced to receive a 255/40 R19 and 275/40 R19 wheels, compared to 305 and 315 from the handling pack.... such a pity!!!

No please don't. I have the same as yours with bigger AP Performance GT500 with track package style rear spoiler.

I sold my Shelby GT350 wasn't using at the time but I'm looking to buy another mustang I'm looking at the Mach 1 because the price has gone down but will be a used one and my shelby i bought used and didn't like much that's why now im more inclined to buy a 650 new i just haven't decided if I'll go for the Dark Horse or get a premium GT and build my own The more you look the 650 the more you will like it even the interior you have to see in person and also upgrades will come in the future don't worry ideal you be to keep the mach 1 and get a 650 maybe just the GT

It really depends on whether you prefer the looks of the DH. Performance will likely be better with your Mach 1 since you've upgraded to HP. Its really a subjective decision. I prefer the Mach 1 ... exterior, interior and value.

S550 look better so far than de S650... and it's same chasis, just some updates features.

Keep your Mach 1. Dark Horse is up 20HP, but up 200lbs in weight

The mach 1 looks so much better than the darkhorse.

lovin' your car 👍

Nope. I’d definitely keep the Mach 1. I’ve got a 21 Mach 1 and wouldn’t trade it for a Dark Horse.

Keep the Mach 1, interior is way better than the Dark Horse and I think it looks better, rear end of the 2024 is ugly...

It’s not worth the money difference to trade in or even sell outright to get the Dark Horse 🐎

Absolutely not. I love my Mach 1. Especially the interior. It’s more Mustang to me. I like the retro, old school look to it. It’s just more my taste though. And taste is relative I suppose. I think the Mach 1 is perfect.

Mach1 its the best

If you do you have to change your name to ICE DARKHORSE. What ya think?

When you can’t tune any of the 2024 cars, hell no

If you can afford have both 😃😍

God NO! Keep the Mach 1. You can get her up to 500HP very inexpensively. I went ahead and On3 Twin Turbo’d mine. Went from 500hp to 1105HP. But originally, with minimal upgrades to get to 500hp, it’s a very special car. Keep the Mach Sir!

Absolutely not. I wouldn’t trade in my GT for a dark horse. Every control is on the touch screen and the ugly big button. It’s also not worth the additional $ for the minimal horsepower increase. Buy a slightly used Shelby instead.

Looks like the darkhorse learned from the Elantra N and got the great screen. Hopefully it has all the tech and gauges to track performance, too. I'm thinking about buying a darkhorse and since I'm in the US it seems like the right thing to do.

don't do it you will regret it I'm sure I defiantly wouldn't

It’s down-tuned for Europe? How lame!

i did the research as well and the Dark Horse is definitely a better car, especially with all the upgrades in it ( you can research them as i will not list them. We can't get the track package but you can get the the Appearance package which is better than the standard Dark Horse. i came extremely close to buying a Mach1 exactly like yours but opted for the Dark Horse in the appearance package. Both great cars 100% but if you are going to compare engines and upgrades, the Dark Horse is better. And yes, you will be able to tune them down the track, as info came from inside information. Either way, enjoy your car, it's a beauty.

No Way … Mach 1 has Pedigree … Dark Horse don’t have shit even the name is balls.

Hi ICE. A M1 Will always be special. The detuned S650 is an ugly pointless video game. 'Nough Said.....

Keep the Mach 1 😊😊

I’ll keep the Mach 1 and maybe wait until 2025 or even 2026

Keep the mach 1