2025 Ford Mustang vs 2025 Porsche 911
The Porsche 911 wins clearly, 89.8 to 78.4, on safety, performance. The Ford Mustang is ahead on fuel & range.
2025 Ford Mustang
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…
2025 Porsche 911
The 2025 Porsche 911 is sold in the U.S. as a gas coupe with 15 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the 911 Carrera, is EPA-rated at 21 mpg co…
2025 Porsche 911
Clear winThe Porsche 911 wins clearly, 89.8 to 78.4, on safety, performance. The Ford Mustang is ahead on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2025 Ford Mustangoverall 78.4 | 2025 Porsche 911overall 89.8 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 71.4 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 49.9 | 93.3 | |||||||||
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 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 81.2 | 100 | |||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Overall | 78.4 | 89.8 | |||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 4 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Porsche 911
Ford Mustang: base trim EcoBoost Standard Package RWD · Porsche 911: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available). Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Porsche 911 wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (2 against 19 filed with NHTSA).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 91 against 63).
- It makes 388 hp against 315.
Where the 2025 Ford Mustang answers
- It costs $1,300 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,600 against $3,900).
- It is rated 26 combined against 21 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
What they share
- 4 seats.
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.
Specifications side by side
39 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Ford MustangEcoBoost Standard Package RWD | Porsche 911 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | — |
| Cylinder count | 4 | — |
| Engine displacement | 2,300 cc | — |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.3-liter EcoBoost turbocharged I-4 | — |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | — |
| Valve configuration | DOHC | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 315 hp | — |
| Torque | 350 lb-ft | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.15:1 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 10 | — |
| Transmission type | automatic | — |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Overall height | 55 in | — |
| Overall length | 189 in | — |
| Overall width | 75.4 in | — |
| Wheelbase | 107 in | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 13.3 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 82.8 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 4 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 37.6 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | 34.8 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 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 | Double-ball-joint MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar and aluminum control arms | — |
| Rear suspension type | Integral-link independent with coil springs and stabilizer bar | — |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Selectable-Effort Electric Power Assisted (EPAS) | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 320 mm | — |
| Front brake type | vented disc, twin-piston 43 mm floating aluminum calipers | — |
| Parking brake type | Electric Parking Brake | — |
| Rear brake diameter | 320 mm | — |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | — |
| Wheel material | Aluminum | — |
| Wheel width | 8 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 235/50 ZR 18 BSW All-Season | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | FordPass Connect | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 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
73 features · differences first, then sharedSafety23 differ · 23 listed
| Feature | Ford MustangEcoBoost Standard Package RWD | Porsche 911 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) (Pedestrian Detection, Forward Collision Warning, Dynamic Brake Support) | std | — |
| Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) (Pedestrian Detection, Forward Collision Warning, Dynamic Brake Support) | std | — |
| Driver/Passenger Side-impact Airbags | std | — |
| Dual Front Airbags | std | — |
| Lane-Keeping System (includes Lane-Keeping Assist, Lane-Keeping Alert and Driver Alert, Road Departure Warning) | std | — |
| Rear View Camera – Digital | std | — |
| Side Curtain Airbags (Fastback only, 1st and 2nd rows) | std | — |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether Anchors for Children) | std | — |
| Rear Parking Sensors | std | — |
| Active Anti-Theft System / Security Package | std | — |
| AdvanceTrac® with Electronic Stability Control | std | — |
| AdvanceTrac® with Electronic Stability Control | std | — |
| Auto High-Beam Headlamps | std | — |
| BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert with Braking and Rear Traffic Indicator/Exit Warning | std | — |
| Driver Knee Airbag | std | — |
| Electric Parking Brake | std | — |
| Front and Rear – Belt Minder® (Safety Belt Reminder) | std | — |
| Glove-box-door-integrated Knee Airbag | std | — |
| Personal Safety System™ (seat belt pre-tensioners, load limiting retractors, driver seat position sensing and crash severity sensing) | std | — |
| Post-Impact Braking | std | — |
| SOS Post-Crash Alert System™ | std | — |
| Vented Four-wheel Disc Power Brakes | std | — |
| Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | std | — |
Infotainment10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Ford MustangEcoBoost Standard Package RWD | Porsche 911 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 6 Speakers | std | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation (Convertible Only) | std | — |
| Audio Control | std | — |
| Electronic Sound Enhancement (Fastback Only) | std | — |
| Smart-Charging USB Ports – two (2) | std | — |
| SYNC® 4 with 13.2" LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, Enhanced Voice Recognition, Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ | std | — |
| TrackApps™ | std | — |
Convenience1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Ford MustangEcoBoost Standard Package RWD | Porsche 911 |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Access with Push-button Start | std | — |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Ford MustangEcoBoost Standard Package RWD | Porsche 911 |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin Particulate Air Filter | std | — |
| Dual Zone Auto Climate Control | std | — |
Seating4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Ford MustangEcoBoost Standard Package RWD | Porsche 911 |
|---|---|---|
| 6-way Manual Driver | std | — |
| 4-way Manual Passenger | std | — |
| Front Seats – Cloth Buckets | std | — |
| Rear-Seat – Split-bench, folding (Fastback Only) | std | — |
Interior6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Ford MustangEcoBoost Standard Package RWD | Porsche 911 |
|---|---|---|
| 12.4" LCD Digital Cluster w/ IOD Message Center | std | — |
| Flat-Bottom Steering Wheel – Vinyl | std | — |
| Floor Mats – 1st Row, Black w/ Black Pony Logo | opt | — |
| Premium Floor Liners Front and Rear (with Carpet Mats) | opt | — |
| Premium Floor Liners Front and Rear (without Carpet Mats) | opt | — |
| Floor Mats – 1st Row Carpeted, Black | std | — |
Exterior18 differ · 18 listed
| Feature | Ford MustangEcoBoost Standard Package RWD | Porsche 911 |
|---|---|---|
| LED Projector Headlamps with Configurable Daytime Running Lamps | std | — |
| 18" X 8" Machined-face Aluminum with High gloss Ebony Black Painted Pockets Wheel | std | — |
| Active Valve Performance Exhaust | opt | — |
| Dual Bright Exhaust with Rolled Tips | std | — |
| Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel-Filler | std | — |
| LED Headlamps | std | — |
| LED Signature Lighting | std | — |
| LED Taillamps with Sequential Turn Signals | std | — |
| Matte Clear Film | opt | — |
| Mustang® Nite Pony Package | opt | — |
| Over-the-Top Racing Stripe | opt | — |
| Rain-Sensing Wipers | std | — |
| Spoiler Delete | opt | — |
| Tire Inflator and Sealant Kit | std | — |
| Wheel & Stripe Package | opt | — |
| Headlamps – AutoLamp (automatic on/off) | std | — |
| Rear-window Defroster | std | — |
| Mini Spare Wheel and Tire | opt | — |
Powertrain7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Ford MustangEcoBoost Standard Package RWD | Porsche 911 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.15 Limited-slip Rear-Axle | std | — |
| Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS) with Selectable Effort | std | — |
| Electronic Line-lock (Track Use Only) | std | — |
| Engine – 2.3L EcoBoost® with Stop/Start System | std | — |
| Engine Block Heater | opt | — |
| Selectable Drive Modes | std | — |
| Transmission – 10-speed Automatic 10R80 | std | — |
Chassis2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Ford MustangEcoBoost Standard Package RWD | Porsche 911 |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Top Mounts – Front Struts | std | — |
| Independent Rear Suspension | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPFord Mustang
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 · 67,994 vehicles
- moderate Exterior Lighting 25V546000 · 105,545 vehicles
- moderate Exterior Lighting 25V519000 · 3,270 vehicles
Porsche 911
Top recalls
- moderate Back Over Prevention 25V896000 · 172,107 vehicles
- minor Exterior Lighting 25V079000 · 878 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Ford MustangEcoBoost Standard Package RWD | Porsche 911 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | — |
| Price range across trims | — 10 trims | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Mustang | 911 Carrera |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 26 | 21 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,600 | $3,900 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) | — |
| Roadside assistance | 5 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Ford Mustang or the 2025 Porsche 911?
The Porsche 911 wins clearly, 89.8 to 78.4, on safety, performance. The Ford Mustang is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Porsche 911 scores 89.8 and the 2025 Ford Mustang 78.4. 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 Ford Mustang or the 2025 Porsche 911?
2025 Ford Mustang: 5 NHTSA stars, grade D, 6 recalls (1 filed with no repair available). 2025 Porsche 911: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 2 recalls. 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 Ford Mustang and the 2025 Porsche 911?
Where the 2025 Porsche 911 wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (2 against 19 filed with NHTSA), has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 91 against 63), and makes 388 hp against 315. Where the 2025 Ford Mustang answers: it costs $1,300 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,600 against $3,900) and is rated 26 combined against 21 (EPA mpg or MPGe). What they share: 4 seats.