Compare the2025 Toyota SupraVS 2025 Ford Mustang

Over 200 people are killed each year when backed over by motor vehicles. The Supra Auto offers optional Emergency Braking that use rear sensors to monitor for objects to the rear and automatically apply the brakes to prevent a collision. The Mustang doesn’t offer automatic braking for stationary objects directly to the rear.

The Supra offers optional Intuitive Parking Assist to help warn the driver about vehicles, pedestrians or other obstacles behind or in front of their vehicle. The Mustang doesn’t offer a front parking aid.

Both the Supra and the Mustang have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, driver alert monitors, available blind spot warning systems and rear cross-path warning.

Toyota pays for scheduled maintenance on the Supra for 2 years and 25000 miles. Toyota will pay for oil changes, air filter replacements, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Ford doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the Mustang.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Ford vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Toyota second in reliability, above the industry average. With 92 more problems per 100 vehicles, Ford is ranked 23rd.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ March 2025 Auto Issue reports that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Ford vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Toyota third in overall reliability. Ford is ranked 13th.

The Supra’s 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder produces 67 more horsepower (382 vs. 315) and 18 lbs.-ft. more torque (368 vs. 350) than the Mustang EcoBoost’s standard 2.3 turbo 4-cylinder.

As tested in Car and Driver the Toyota Supra is faster than the Ford Mustang (manual transmissions tested):

As tested in Car and Driver the Toyota Supra is faster than the Mustang EcoBoost 2.3 turbo 4-cylinder (automatics tested):

On the EPA test cycle the Supra gets better mileage than the Mustang Fastback:

The Supra has a standard locking fuel door which locks and unlocks with the power locks. The fuel filler door is not lockable on the Mustang. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank.

For better stopping power the Supra’s standard brake rotors are larger than those on the Mustang:

The Supra stops shorter than the Mustang:

For better traction, the Supra has larger tires than the Mustang (F:255/35R19 & R:275/35R19 vs. 235/50R18).

The Supra’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 35 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Mustang’s standard 50 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Supra has standard 19-inch wheels. Smaller 18-inch wheels are standard on the Mustang.

The Supra’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (51.5% to 48.5%) than the Mustang’s (55% to 45%). This gives the Supra more stable handling and braking.

The Supra 3.0 Premium handles at 1.07 G’s, while the Mustang EcoBoost Fastback pulls only .95 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Supra 3.0 Premium executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.2 seconds quicker than the Mustang EcoBoost Premium Fastback (23.7 seconds @ .82 average G’s vs. 24.9 seconds @ .75 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the Supra’s turning circle is 2.4 feet tighter than the Mustang’s (34.1 feet vs. 36.5 feet). The Supra’s turning circle is 3.7 feet tighter than the Mustang GT/Dark Horse’s (34.1 feet vs. 37.8 feet).

The Toyota Supra may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 400 to 650 pounds less than the Ford Mustang.

The Supra is 1 foot, 4.9 inches shorter than the Mustang, making the Supra easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

As tested by Car and Driver, the interior of the Supra 3.0 Premium is quieter than the Mustang GT Premium Fastback:

The Supra Premium has a standard heads-up display that projects speed and warning readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The Mustang doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

If the windows are left open on the Supra the driver can close them all at the outside door handle or from a distance using the remote. On a hot day the driver can lower the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the Mustang can only close the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The Supra’s standard outside mirrors include heating elements to clear off the mirrors for better visibility. Ford only offers heated mirrors on the Mustang Premium/Convertible/Dark Horse.

When the Supra is put in reverse, the passenger rearview mirror tilts from its original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirror into its original position. The Mustang’s mirror doesn’t automatically adjust for backing.

The Supra’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Mustang offers an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

Both the Toyota Supra and Ford Mustang offer exterior mirrors that can be folded to provide convenience. The Supra features standard power folding mirrors, which allow for easy, one-touch folding or unfolding at the driver’s discretion. This provides added convenience when maneuvering or parking, as well as when walking past the parked vehicle. In comparison, the Mustang’s foldable mirrors are manual, requiring the driver to get out and physically fold them once parked and unfold them before getting in.

The Toyota Supra has a standard Homelink wireless remote control system for garage door operation and device management, conveniently located on the rear view mirror. Homelink® eliminates the need for separate garage door openers and associated risks of losing, breaking, or having dead batteries. Ford charges extra for Homelink® on the Mustang.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Toyota Supra Premium/Manual has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the front center console. The Mustang doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

Consumer Reports® recommends both the Toyota Supra and the Ford Mustang, based on reliability, safety and performance.