2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 vs. Shelby GT500
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 and 2021 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 and the 2021 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500.
In comparing the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1's and the 2021 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. The 2021 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 and 2021 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 have the same overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1's and the 2021 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is a better car than the 2021 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500.
Pricing: A used 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 ranges from $40,877 to $57,049 while a used 2021 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is priced between $77,499 to $113,724.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 and the 2021 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 both lose 28.7 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Mustang is 8.7 out of 10. Ford Mustang is ranked 2 out of 11 Best Sports Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Ford Mustang is 8.1 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1’s base engine makes 480 horsepower, and the 2021 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 base engine makes 760 horsepower. The Mach 1 is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 352 miles. The Shelby GT500 is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 288 miles. This gives the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2021 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. The Mach 1 uses regular unleaded, and the Shelby GT500 uses premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Ford Mustang has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
52400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
29748
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
25000 - 33045
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
70300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
29748
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
25000 - 33045
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
49346
Price Range:
40877 - 57049
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
30905
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
23989 - 38757
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
42
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
21342
# Good or Great Deals:
5
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
92357
Price Range:
77499 - 113724
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
30905
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
23989 - 38757
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
78
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
12048
# Good or Great Deals:
11
Ford Mustang Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
9.2 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Ford Mustang Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
9.2 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
12.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
12.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
5.4 - 20.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.165
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
12.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
12.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
5.4 - 20.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.165
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.69605230124377
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.5 - 4.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.69605230124377
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.5 - 4.7
Ford Mustang Rankings
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8 out of / 11Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Ford Mustang Trim Levels
EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT, GT Premium, Shelby GT500
Other Ford Mustang Trim Levels
EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT, GT Premium, Mach 1
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
480 hp @ 7000 rpm
Torque:
420 foot-lbs @ 4600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.124 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
760 hp @ 7300 rpm
Torque:
625 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.182 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 22 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
224 / 352 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 18 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
192 / 288 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
34.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.2 inches
Cargo Space:
13.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
82.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
34.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.9 inches
Cargo Space:
13.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
82.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3868 lbs
Width:
81.9 inches
Height:
54.3 inches
Length:
188.5 inches
Wheelbase:
107.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4170 lbs
Width:
81.9 inches
Height:
54.3 inches
Length:
190.2 inches
Wheelbase:
107 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P255/40R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 11.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
295/30ZR20
