2019 Vs 2020 | Ford Mustang

The Ford Mustang is constantly innovating itself to be the most widely popular performance vehicle in the world! The most notable updates with the 2020 Mustang are the introduction of the 2.3L EcoBoost High-Performance Package with an engine putting out 330 HP and 350 lb-ft of torque. Also, with the 2020-year model, it brings out the fastest production Mustang ever made with the 2020 GT500. This model brings out a total of 760 HP and 625 lb-ft of torque from its 5.2-liter V8. Each year the Mustang comes out with the most up to date features to keep the muscles car dream alive, but still maintaining the updated trends to keep it relevant in our technology-driven environment.

NOTABLE 2020 MODELS

High Performance EcoBoost Package

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The high performance package alone adds an additional $4,995 to this model, but brings with it a ton of features:

• 0-60 MPH In Just Over 4 Sec.


• Top Speed Of 155 MPH.


• 3.55 Limited-Slip Rear Axle.


• 19” X 9” Machine-Faced Aluminum With Low Gloss Ebony Painted Pockets.


• 255-40R19 Summer Only Tires.


• Active Valve Performance Exhaust.


• Black Painted Strut-Tower Brace.


• Magnetic Colored Exterior Mirrors.


• Magnetic Colored Spoiler.


• Hood Accent Stripe.


• GT Performance Package Front Splitter and Belly Pan.


• Heavy Duty Front Springs.


• Larger Brake Rotors With Four-Piston Fixed Calipers.


• Larger Radiator.

Optional handling package can be purchased as well for an additional $1,995 but requires you to have the $2,000 equipment group 101A package. This handling pack brings in larger stabilizer bars, magneride suspension, and a Torsen limited slip rear differential.

GT/California Special

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With the most notable changes being done with the EcoBoost and GT500 packages, the GT only is coming out with minor changes to the packages but the California Special will definitely see some changes such as:

• No longer being offered in Kona Blue but in Velocity Blue.


• Wheel and Stripe package that is offered in the EcoBoost version.

For more history on the California Special, we created a fully in-depth article that covers all of the different year models and their specs.

GT500

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2020 brought back the GT500 and it will be presented with 760 HP and 625 lb-ft of torque. Being equipped with a 5.2L supercharged cross-plane crank V8 and a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. This is also a very light performance vehicle with a carbon fiber track pack that includes:

• 20" Wheels


• Instrument Panel


• GT4 Track Wing


• Splitter Wickers


• Adjustable Strut Top Mounts


• Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Tires - 305/30R20 (Front) And 315/30R20 (Rear)


• Rear Seat Delete


• Recaro Leather-Trimmed Seats With Miko Sueded Inserts


• Wheel Locking Kit

Also, it is worth noting that there is only 1 major change between the 2019 and 2020 Bullitt which is the price! All features remain exactly the same but the 2020 Bullitt has a new starting price of $48,905 so if you’re looking for a Bullitt the best bang for your buck is the 2019 model!

To find out more about the history of the Mustang Bullitt, check out our article "Everything About The Mustang Bullitt"

Exterior

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2020 brought in (4) new exterior colors as well as removing (4) from 2019! Also in 2020 (3) new wheel options were off such as:

• 17” Sparkle Silver – Painted Aluminum (standard on 100A)


• 19” X 9” Machine-face Aluminum with Low Gloss Ebony painted pockets included in 2.3L High Performance Package (67E)


• 19” Premium Painted Aluminum (Included in Ecoboost Handling Package – 60H)

Additionally, A mini spare wheel & tire (66W) is available with the 20” premium painted aluminum wheels (649) and the 2.3L High Performance Package (67E). Also, new gray hood stripes are being offered specifically for the 2.3L High Performance Package.

Ford Mustang Exterior Paint Options

*Please note: The highlighted colors for 2019 are colors that have been removed from 2020 and on the 2020 colors the ones highlighted were added for this year*

2019 Exterior Paint Options	Paint Code					2020 Exterior Paint Options	Paint Code
Oxford White	YZ					Oxford White	YZ
Ingot Silver	UX					Iconic Silver	JS
Ruby Red Tint	RR					Rapid Red Metallic	D4
Race Red	PQ					Race Red	PQ
Orange Fury	NL					Twister Orange	CA
Kona Blue	L6					Kona Blue	L6
Magnetic Metallic	J7					Magnetic Metallic	J7
Shadow Black	G1					Shadow Black	G1
Velocity Blue	E7					Velocity Blue	E7
Need For Green	AJ					Grabber Lime	F9
Dark Highland Green	B5					Dark Highland Green	B5
						Ford Performance Blue	FM

Interior

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Minor changes have been made to the interior such as the removal of the seatback map pockets to only being available on the Bullitt model. Also, the 6-way passenger seat has been replaced with a 4-way one. The Driver Assist Technology front has been changed by adding Ford Pass Connect on all series/models.

Ford Mustang Interior Color Options

2019 Interior Color Options						2020 Interior Color Options
Ebony						Ebony
Ceramic						Ebony w/Recaro
Dark Ceramic						Dark Ceramic
Show Stopper Red
Midnight Blue
Tan

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With all of these updates in the 2020 models of the Mustang, Ford really hit this out of the park! With all of the different updated package options to the new tech features, it just comes to show why the Ford Mustang remains the top-selling sports coupe in the world.

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