Head-to-head
2025 Aston Martin Vanquish vs 2025 Ford Mustang
The Aston Martin Vanquish wins clearly, 81.7 to 67.2, on safety, tech & comfort, performance. The Ford Mustang is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo.
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2025 Aston Martin Vanquish
The 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish is sold in the U.S. as a gas coupe. The most efficient version, the Vanquish, is EPA-rated at 16 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 1 reca…
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The 2025 Ford Mustang is sold in the U.S. as a gas coupe with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Mustang, is EPA-rated at 26 mpg combin…
Verdict · default weights
2025 Aston Martin Vanquish
Clear winThe Aston Martin Vanquish wins clearly, 81.7 to 67.2, on safety, tech & comfort, performance. The Ford Mustang is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo.
Safety 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish leads by 42.7
Tech & comfort 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish leads by 50.5
Fuel & range 2025 Ford Mustang leads by 45.8
| Category · weight | 2025 Aston Martin Vanquishoverall 81.7 | 2025 Ford Mustangoverall 67.2 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 54.2 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 95.2 | 52.5 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 50 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 41.3 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 49.5 | ||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | ||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 81.7 | 67.2 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Aston Martin Vanquish: base trim Vanquish RWD · Ford Mustang: base trim EcoBoost Standard Package RWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (1 against 18 filed with NHTSA).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (46.5 points against 23 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It lists 28 standard driver-assist features against 19.
Where the 2025 Ford Mustang answers
- It costs $2,550 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,600 against $5,150).
- It is rated 26 combined against 16 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
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Specifications side by side
42 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Aston Martin VanquishVanquish RWD | Ford MustangEcoBoost Standard Package RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 12 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 5,200 cc | 2,300 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | All-alloy quad overhead cam, 48 valve, 5.2 litre bi-turbo V12 | 2.3-liter EcoBoost turbocharged I-4 |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | Quad overhead cam, 48 valve | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 824 hp | 315 hp |
| Torque | 738 lb-ft | 350 lb-ft |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 2.93:1 | 3.15:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 10 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | — |
| Overall height | 50.8 in | 55 in |
| Overall length | 191 in | 189 in |
| Overall width | 80.5 in | 75.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 114 in | 107 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | — | 13.3 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 82.8 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 2 | 4 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 38.7 in | 37.6 in |
| Third-row headroom | — | 34.8 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 43.6 in | 44.5 in |
| Third-row legroom | — | 29 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 3,588 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 3,588 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent double wishbone, coil springs, anti-roll bar, adaptive dampers | Double-ball-joint MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar and aluminum control arms |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar, adaptive dampers | Integral-link independent with coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric power-assisted rack and pinion (EPAS) | Selectable-Effort Electric Power Assisted (EPAS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 41.7 ft | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 410 mm | 320 mm |
| Front brake type | Carbon Ceramic disc, six-piston aluminum monoblock caliper | vented disc, twin-piston 43mm floating aluminum calipers |
| Parking brake type | Electric | Electric Parking Brake |
| Rear brake diameter | 360 mm | 320 mm |
| Rear brake type | Carbon Ceramic disc, four-piston aluminum monoblock caliper | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 21 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | Forged aluminum | Aluminum |
| Wheel width | 9.5 in | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 275/35ZR21 front, 325/30ZR21 rear | 235/50 ZR 18 BSW All-Season |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 21.6 gal | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | FordPass Connect |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 54.3 in | 56.3 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 52.2 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
181 features · differences first, then sharedSafety25 differ · 36 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin VanquishVanquish RWD | Ford MustangEcoBoost Standard Package RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go, Lane Centering Assist, Intelligent Speed Assist, and Predictive Speed Assist | std | — |
| 3D Surround View System (3D SVS) | std | — |
| Rear Cross Traffic Assist (RCTA) | std | — |
| Dual Front Airbags | — | std |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | std | — |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether Anchors for Children) | — | std |
| Rear Parking Sensors | — | std |
| Corner Braking Control (CBC) | std | — |
| Door Exit Assist (DEW) | std | — |
| Driver Knee Airbag | — | std |
| Electric Parking Brake | — | std |
| Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) | std | — |
| Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) | std | — |
| Front and rear parking sensors with visual indicator | std | — |
| Hands Off Detection (HOD) | std | — |
| Hydraulic brake assist (HBA) | std | — |
| Matrix High Beam Control (MHB) - Market Dependant | std | — |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners | std | — |
| Seatbelts - Seatbelt occupancy detection and indication | std | — |
| Security Package – Active Anti-Theft System, Locking Center Console, Wheel Locking Kit | — | std |
| SOS Post-Crash Alert System™ | — | std |
| Traction control (TC) | std | — |
| Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) | std | — |
| Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | — | std |
| Vehicle alarm and immobiliser | std | — |
| Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) (Pedestrian Detection, Forward Collision Warning, Dynamic Brake Support) | std | std |
| Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) – Forward Collision Warning | std | std |
| Driver/Passenger Side-impact Airbags | std | std |
| Lane-Keeping System (includes Lane-Keeping Assist, Lane-Keeping Alert and Driver Alert, Road Departure Warning) | std | std |
| Rear View Camera – Digital | std | std |
| Side Curtain Airbags (Fastback only, 1st and 2nd rows) | std | std |
| Lane-Keeping System – Driver Alert | std | std |
| AdvanceTrac® with Electronic Stability Control | std | std |
| Auto High-Beam Headlamps | std | std |
| BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert with Braking and Rear Traffic Indicator/Exit Warning | std | std |
| Vented Four-wheel Disc Power Brakes | std | std |
Infotainment24 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin VanquishVanquish RWD | Ford MustangEcoBoost Standard Package RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 911 Assist® | — | std |
| FordPass Connect™ – Remotely start (auto only), lock and unlock vehicle | — | std |
| FordPass Connect™ – 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot connects up to 10 devices | — | std |
| FordPass Connect™ – Check vehicle status | — | std |
| 6 Speakers / 9 Speaker Stereo System | — | std |
| FordPass Connect™ – Locate parked vehicle | — | std |
| 1,170-watt, 15-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Audio System | std | — |
| 10.25" TFT driver information display | std | — |
| 10.25" TFT Touch Screen Central Display | std | — |
| AM/FM/HD/DAB radio | std | — |
| Apple CarPlay™ | std | — |
| Bluetooth cell phone connectivity with audio streaming | std | — |
| Electronic Sound Enhancement | — | std |
| Natural voice control | std | — |
| Paddle Shifters | — | std |
| Satellite navigation system | std | — |
| SiriusXM Satellite Radio (US/CA only) | std | — |
| Steering Wheel – Audio Control | — | std |
| SYNC® 4 – 13.2" LCD Capacitive Touchscreen with Swipe Capability | — | std |
| SYNC® 4 with Enhanced Voice Recognition | — | std |
| TrackApps™ | — | std |
| USB ports (x2) | std | — |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ Compatibility | — | std |
| Wireless Phone Charging | std | — |
Convenience6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin VanquishVanquish RWD | Ford MustangEcoBoost Standard Package RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Access with Push-button Start | — | std |
| 12V charging socket | std | — |
| Keyless entry with remote central locking | std | — |
| Keyless start/stop button | std | — |
| Umbrella and Holder | opt | — |
| Electric windows | std | — |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin VanquishVanquish RWD | Ford MustangEcoBoost Standard Package RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic two-zone climate control | std | — |
| Cabin Particulate Air Filter | — | std |
| Dual Zone Auto Climate Control | — | std |
Seating9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin VanquishVanquish RWD | Ford MustangEcoBoost Standard Package RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Controlled (Heated and Cooled; Driver and Front-Passenger only) | opt | — |
| Heated Seats – Driver/Passenger | std | — |
| 6-way Manual Driver | — | std |
| 4-way Manual Passenger | — | std |
| Black seatbelts | std | — |
| Front Seats – Cloth Buckets | — | std |
| Seatbelts - Core Palette | opt | — |
| Seating - Sports Plus Seat/Carbon Fiber Performance Seat | opt | — |
| Sports Plus Seat with 16-way adjust | std | — |
Interior36 differ · 36 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin VanquishVanquish RWD | Ford MustangEcoBoost Standard Package RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated Steering Wheel | opt | — |
| Auto-dimming Frameless Rear View Mirror | std | — |
| 2x2 Twill Carbon Fiber Center Console Wings | std | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation (Convertible Only) | — | std |
| Alcantara Headlining | std | — |
| Alcantara Instrument Panel Trim Inlay | std | — |
| Ambient lighting | std | — |
| Anodized aluminum sill plaques with Aston Martin wings | std | — |
| Black 600GSM Carpeted cabin | std | — |
| Bright Brushed Aluminum Center Console Trim Inlay | std | — |
| Bright Brushed Aluminum Door Trim Inlay | std | — |
| Cabin courtesy lighting | std | — |
| Carpet - Colored 720GSM | opt | — |
| Dark Brushed Aluminum Center Console Trim Inlay | opt | — |
| Dark Brushed Aluminum Door Trim Inlay | opt | — |
| Door stowage pockets | std | — |
| Electric steering column tilt and reach adjustment | std | — |
| Front center armrest | std | — |
| Glove box | std | — |
| Headlining - Matched to environment | opt | — |
| Interior Environment - Accelerate | std | — |
| Interior Environments - Accelerate/Inspire Sport/Inspire/Performance | opt | — |
| Interior Pack - Gloss 2x2 Twill Carbon Fiber with Metal Fibers (Gold/Silver/Bronze) | opt | — |
| Interior Pack - Wood: Dark Walnut | opt | — |
| Interior Pack - Wood: Light Ash | opt | — |
| Interior Pack – Satin 2x2 Twill Carbon Fiber | opt | — |
| Jewelry - Dark Satin Chrome | opt | — |
| Leather-wrapped Gear Shift Knob / Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | — | std |
| Satin Chrome Jewelry | std | — |
| Stitch - Contrast | opt | — |
| Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors | std | — |
| Trim Split – Monotone | std | — |
| Trim Splits – Monotone/Mid Duotone/Light Duotone | opt | — |
| Twin cupholders | std | — |
| Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column | — | std |
| Floor Mats – 1st Row Carpeted, Black | — | std |
Exterior41 differ · 43 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin VanquishVanquish RWD | Ford MustangEcoBoost Standard Package RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 21" Forged Wheels | std | — |
| 21" Multi Spoke Wheel – Satin Black/Satin Bronze/Gloss Black Diamond Turned/Satin Black Diamond Turned | opt | — |
| 21" Star Spoke Wheel – Satin Black/Gloss Black Diamond Turned/Satin Black Diamond Turned | opt | — |
| Badging - Black Badge | opt | — |
| Badging - White Enamel with Green Infill | std | — |
| Brake Calipers - Black | std | — |
| Extended Exterior Body Package - Gloss Black Thermo Louvers, Gloss Black Side Infill Panel, Body Colored Shield | std | — |
| Extended Exterior Body Package - Gloss Black/Gloss 2x2 Twill Carbon Fiber/Satin 2x2 Twill Carbon Fiber/Gloss Black Tinted 2x2 Twill Carbon Fiber | opt | — |
| Exterior Lower Body Package - Gloss 2x2 Twill Carbon Fiber/Satin 2x2 Twill Carbon Fiber/Gloss Black Tinted 2x2 Twill Carbon Fiber | opt | — |
| Exterior Lower Body Package - Gloss Black Splitter, Gloss Black Sills, Gloss Black Rear Diffuser | std | — |
| Exterior Paint - Solid | std | — |
| Exterior Upper Body Package - Bright Side Strake with V12 and Aston Martin word mark, Bright Tailpipe Finishers, Bright DLO (Window Surround), Body Colored Mirror Caps | std | — |
| Exterior Upper Body Package - Gloss Black/Gloss 2x2 Twill Carbon Fiber/Satin 2x2 Twill Carbon Fiber/Gloss Black Tinted 2x2 Twill Carbon Fiber | opt | — |
| Extruded bonded aluminum body structure | std | — |
| Front: 21" x 9.5J – 275/35/ZR21 | std | — |
| Full carbon fiber body, including inset hood, door outers and bodysides | std | — |
| Grille - Gloss Black Vaned Grille | opt | — |
| Grille – Satin Chrome Vaned Grille | std | — |
| Laminated windscreen with clear noise-insulation layer | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | std | — |
| LED Headlamps | — | std |
| LED light blade taillights | std | — |
| LED Taillamps with Sequential Turn Signals | — | std |
| LED taillights | std | — |
| Liveries - Four Unique Livery Themes | opt | — |
| Matrix LED high- and low-beam headlights with auto high beam (AHB), integrated direction indicator, daytime running lights, position light and lock/unlock graphic theater. (Market Dependent) | std | — |
| Optional Paint Palettes - Solid/Metallic/Signature Metallic/Racing Line/Satin/Special/Provenance/Icon/Ultra | opt | — |
| Painted Brake Calipers | opt | — |
| Panoramic Glass Roof | std | — |
| Rear Privacy Glass (Market Dependent) | opt | — |
| Rear: 21" x 11.5J – 325/30/ZR21 | std | — |
| Roof Panel - Gloss 2x2 Twill Carbon Fiber/Satin 2x2 Twill Carbon Fiber/Gloss Black Tinted 2x2 Twill Carbon Fiber | opt | — |
| Stainless Steel Exhaust System | std | — |
| Summer Tire Model: Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) | std | — |
| Tire Inflator and Sealant Kit | — | std |
| Titanium Exhaust System | opt | — |
| Two-door body style with decklid and 2+0 GT seats | std | — |
| Wheels – 21" Y Spoke - Liquid Silver | std | — |
| Winter Tire Model: Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 | opt | — |
| Automatic headlights with Auto High Beam (AHB) | std | — |
| Mini Spare Wheel and Tire | — | opt |
| Rain-Sensing Wipers | std | std |
| Rear-window Defroster | std | std |
Powertrain15 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin VanquishVanquish RWD | Ford MustangEcoBoost Standard Package RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Active Valve Performance Exhaust | — | opt |
| All-alloy quad overhead cam, 48 valve, 5.2 litre bi-turbo V12 | std | — |
| Alloy torque tube with carbon fiber propeller shaft | std | — |
| Electronic differential (E-Diff) | std | — |
| Electronic Line-lock (Track Use Only) | — | std |
| Engine – 2.3L EcoBoost® with Stop/Start System / Engine – 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 with Stop/Start System | — | std |
| Engine Block Heater | — | opt |
| Final drive ratio 2.93:1 | std | — |
| Front mid-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive | std | — |
| Fully catalysed stainless - steel exhaust system with cross pipes | std | — |
| Maximum power: 835PS (824bhp) at 6,500rpm | std | — |
| Maximum torque: 1,000Nm from 2,500-5,000rpm | std | — |
| Selectable Drive Modes | — | std |
| ZF eight-speed automatic gearbox with electronic shift-by-wire control system | std | — |
| ZF eight-speed automatic gearbox with electronic shift-by-wire control system | std | — |
Chassis9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin VanquishVanquish RWD | Ford MustangEcoBoost Standard Package RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2.27 turns lock-to-lock | std | — |
| Adaptive Damping System (ADS) | std | — |
| Electric park brake | std | — |
| Electric power-assisted, rack and pinion steering system (EPAS) | std | — |
| Front: 410mm Carbon Ceramic discs, six-piston, aluminum monoblock calipers | std | — |
| Front: Independent double wishbone, coil springs, anti-roll bar and adaptive dampers | std | — |
| Independent Rear Suspension | — | std |
| Rear: 360mm Carbon Ceramic discs, four-piston, aluminum monoblock calipers | std | — |
| Rear: Multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar and adaptive dampers | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPAston Martin Vanquish
Safety Signal 92 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 1
Owner complaints 1 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Engine (1)
Top recalls
- high Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25V532000 · 178 vehicles
Ford Mustang
Safety Signal 63 D
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 6 · 1 critical · 1 filed unfixed
Owner complaints 18 · 1 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Exterior Lighting (5), Visibility/Wiper (5), Unspecified (4)
Top recalls
- critical Power Train 25V164000 · 269 vehicles
- high Electrical System 26V547000 · 148,663 vehicles · filed unfixed
- high Engine And Engine Cooling 26V122000 · 47,804 vehicles
- moderate Visibility 26V418000 · 67,842 vehicles
- moderate Exterior Lighting 25V546000 · 105,545 vehicles
- moderate Exterior Lighting 25V519000 · 3,270 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Aston Martin VanquishVanquish RWD | Ford MustangEcoBoost Standard Package RWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 1 trims | — 10 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Vanquish | Mustang |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 16 | 26 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $5,150 | $2,600 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish or the 2025 Ford Mustang?
The Aston Martin Vanquish wins clearly, 81.7 to 67.2, on safety, tech & comfort, performance. The Ford Mustang is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish scores 81.7 and the 2025 Ford Mustang 67.2. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish or the 2025 Ford Mustang?
2025 Aston Martin Vanquish: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 1 recall. 2025 Ford Mustang: 5 NHTSA stars, grade D, 6 recalls (1 filed with no repair available). Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish and the 2025 Ford Mustang?
Where the 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (1 against 18 filed with NHTSA), lists more comfort and tech equipment (46.5 points against 23 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and lists 28 standard driver-assist features against 19. Where the 2025 Ford Mustang answers: it costs $2,550 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,600 against $5,150) and is rated 26 combined against 16 (EPA mpg or MPGe).