Comparing the 2023 Ford Mustang GT vs 2025 Ford Explorer Active

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MSRP starting at:

47,530

GT Fastback
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2025 Ford Explorer Active

MSRP starting at:

52,830

48 months lease
179 @ 6.49 %*
+tx/wk 0 cash down
Active 4WD

* Rounded payments, for information only, excluding taxes, registrations, options and accessories

 
Overview
Base MSRP 47,530 52,830
EPA Classification Subcompact Cars Standard SUV 4WD
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 16.2 11.5 (2024)
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 10.2 8.7 (2024)
Engine Type Premium Unleaded V-8 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Displacement 5.0 L/302 2.3 L/140
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 450 @ 7000 300 @ 5500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 410 @ 4600 310 @ 3500
Passenger Capacity 4 6
Technical Specs
Vehicle
EPA Classification Subcompact Cars Standard SUV 4WD
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 16.2 L/100 km 11.5 (2024) L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 10.2 L/100 km 8.7 (2024) L/100 km
Powertrain
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 16.2 L/100 km 11.5 (2024) L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 10.2 L/100 km 8.7 (2024) L/100 km
Engine Order Code 99F 99H
Engine Type Premium Unleaded V-8 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Displacement 5.0 L/302 2.3 L/140
Fuel System Port/Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 450 @ 7000 300 @ 5500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 410 @ 4600 310 @ 3500
Trans Order Code 44X 44T
Trans Type 6 10
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.66 4.71
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.43 3.00
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.69 2.15
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.31 1.77
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00 1.52
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.65 1.27
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.32 4.88
Clutch Size (in)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.55 3.58
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 4 6
Passenger Volume (ft³) 84.5 152.9
Front Head Room (in) 37.6 40.7
Front Leg Room (in) 44.5 43
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.3 62.1
Front Hip Room (in) 54.9 59.2
Second Head Room (in) 34.8 40.5
Second Leg Room (in) 30.6 39
Mechanical
ABS (Option) Standard N/A
ABS Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes (Option) Standard N/A
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard
Locking/Limited Slip Differential (Option) Standard N/A
Locking/Limited Slip Differential Standard N/A
Rear Wheel Drive Standard N/A
8 Cylinder Engine (Option) Standard N/A
8 Cylinder Engine Standard N/A
Gasoline Fuel (Option) Standard Standard
Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard
Power Steering (Option) Standard N/A
Power Steering Standard Standard
6-Speed M/T (Option) Standard N/A
6-Speed M/T Standard N/A
Aluminum Wheels (Option) Standard Standard
Aluminum Wheels Standard Standard
A/T (Option) Standard Standard
M/T (Option) Standard N/A
M/T Standard N/A
Active Suspension (Option) Standard N/A
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode (Option) Standard N/A
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard
Wheel Locks (Option) Standard N/A<