2024 Ford Mustang: Old vs New: Spot the differences 

The all-new Ford Mustang has already been unleashed in the US market as a 2024 model. It is the seventh-generation model of this well-known nameplate, and the Blue Oval brand claims that it is true to the spirit of the previous Mustangs that came before. It might also be the last in its line to come with a V8.  

Let's compare the old Ford Mustang against the all-new 2024 Ford Mustang

But how does the new Mustang differ from the outgoing version exactly? What are the differences between their interior and mechanical bits? Let’s find out by comparing the old sixth-generation Ford Mustang with the all-new model to find out.  

Ford Mustang Old vs New: Exterior

The styling of the all-new 2024 Ford Mustang is clearly in keeping with what the old Mustang was going for. Its front end remains aggressive and it features roughly the same positioning for every single element of the car. 

The old Ford Mustang

One can say that the key differences are in the details as the new one does get a new pair of tri-bar LED headlamps which are more complex-looking than the outgoing models. Also, the shape of the grille has also changed from a “frowning” one to an angular trapezoidal one. This piece also gets the addition of sectioned-off portions on each side which are absent on the old Mustang. 

The all-new 2024 Ford Mustang

The opening for the lower vent is also much larger compared to the outgoing model. The new model also eschews front fog lamps, and in place of those are even more vents.  

Up top, one will see a new hood design that is flatter than the bulging hood of the older pony car. Also new is a hood scoop which only made it to certain variants of the seventh-gen Mustang.  

The outgoing Mustang from the rear

Its silhouette from the side also mirrors the old but again, the devils in the details. For instance, its roofline was optimized for better entry and exit, and presumably for aerodynamics as well. Gone however, are the creases from the side making for a cleaner, sleeker look compared to the older model.  

The new Mustang's rear end

The new model does get fairly wider haunches. The angle of the rear-most pillar is also sharper and more drastic compared to the older model. The rear itself also gets an angular kink, as do the LED taillights. These though, still retain the nameplate’s signature tri-bar design. 

Ford Mustang Old vs New: Interior 

Step into the new Mustang’s interior and you’ll find a more modern-looking space compared to the older Mustang’s. For starters, the new model’s steering wheel carries a more contemporary look than the good old three-spoke wheel on the old model.  

The outgoing Mustang's cockpit

Like the outgoing model, there are still plenty of soft-touch surfaces, but the seats on the new model do get new contours.  On both the old and new models, their respective top-spec GT variants also come with Recaro seats, albeit the ones on the new Mustang come with a different, more modern look. 

As with the outgoing model, the new one does incorporate leather on its steering wheel, shifter, and handbrake. Many bits of the interior were also repositioned. For instance, the air vents for the new ‘Stang are much lower on the center stack than the old Mustang’s. The array of controls on the center stack is also more compact and better arranged but these are still physical buttons just like before.  

A peek inside the new Mustang

Also morphed into a better form inside the new Mustang is the dashboard and the hand brake. The former is now much flatter compared to the old model. The handbrake meanwhile gets a new stem which might help with ease-of-use.  

Ford Mustang Old vs New: Tech & Safety 

When it comes to on-board tech, Ford promises that the new Mustang is the most advanced yet. This of course is evident as it now features a massive 13.2-inch central touchscreen which is far larger than the eight-inch unit that’s present on the old Mustang.  

Both do have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but the screen on the newer model is a tad more advanced thanks to having the newer Sync 4 software. The old Mustang meanwhile came with the Sync 3.  

The old Mustang's gauge cluster

The newer touchscreen is also capable of Ford streaming and it has a built-in Amazaon Alexa virtual assistant as well. These features are unavailable on the older model. Plus, the newer Mustang’s headunit is attached to a 12-piece Bang & Olufsen sound system instead of the Shaker Pro set on the old model.  

The new Mustang also gets a 12.4-inch digital gauge cluster which is customizable. This of course is much more advanced than the old model’s 12-inch digital gauge cluster as it benefits from an Unreal 3D graphics engine. In short, the new Mustang’s gauge cluster literally uses a video game graphics engine, while the old Mustang does not.  

A closer look at the new Mustang's dashboard

As far as standard safety equipment is concerned, both the newer Mustang and the outgoing model get Ford’s Co-Pilot 360 driver assist suite. This includes a pre-collision system, adaptive cruise control, lane centering, forward collision warning, and lane keep assist.  

On top of those features, the newer model’s adaptive cruise control gets a stop-and-go function which isn’t present on the older Mustang. Plus, it also has an Active Pothole Mitigation system which actively adjusts the suspension. 

Ford Mustang Old vs New: Engine 

Under the hood of the outgoing Mustang models are three different powertrains. The most powerful of these is a 5.2-liter supercharged V8 that can produce up to 760 horsepower and 847 Nm of torque. This is found on the currently available Mustang Shelby GT500. 

The old model’s GT trims meanwhile, gets a 5.0-liter V8 that can make up to 460 horsepower and 569 Nm of torque. Meanwhile, the entry-level EcoBoost mustang uses a 2.3-liter mill that’s good for 310 horsepower and 475 Nm of torque.  

The old Mustang GT's 5.0-liter V8 mill

On the new Mustang’s GT trim meanwhile, is a 5.0-liter V8 that’s good for 480 horsepower. That’s a gain of 20 horsepower over the old GT. The new EcoBoost meanwhile, can produce up to 330 horsepower if given the Performance Pack models. That’s also a 20-horsepower gain over the outgoing EcoBoost version.  

As of its launch, those are engines that are available for the new Mustang. That said, a more powerful Shelby version might hopefully come in the near future. 

A top view of the new Mustang's 5.0-liter V8 engine

For the rest of the mechanicals, the new Mustang of course gets a new chassis that Ford says will be compatible with electrification. This characteristic is of course absent from the outgoing model. But like the older model, the new one is likewise available with a 10-speed automatic gearbox or a six-speed manual. It has also retained its front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout.  

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