Mustang Showdown: 2023 EcoBoost vs. 2023 GT

The 2023 Ford Mustang GT and EcoBoost are compared in terms of performance, aesthetics, and features. While the GT boasts a powerful V8 engine and aggressive design elements, the EcoBoost offers a more fuel-efficient turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The debate revolves around personal preferences, with arguments about hood vents, fangs, racing stripes, and exterior colors. Interior features and outdated technology are also discussed. Ultimately, a drag race is proposed to settle the dispute, but the EcoBoost falls short due to the heat and fuel considerations. The author concludes that the GT is the superior choice, but the EcoBoost owner argues that additional modifications could make their car faster.
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[@silvertbird1]

I think we all know how that was going to end. I’ll neither confirm nor deny that my sister bought 2.3T badges for me and I may or may not have gone to the Ford dealership to measure precisely where the 5.0 is located on a GT fender and may or may not have installed them on my Ecoboost.

[@ROADKING97_]

Stop I’m dead💀😂😂😂

[@emilioperez1961]

Me lol

[@RSJerelle_]

Repping what you got. RESPECT 🫡. I’m tryna find LGX badges for my Camaro

[@thekingflea2199]

Showed pops your comment he said “ima go order em right now”😂😂

[@ender2999]

Cringe

[@oHypBasto]

These kids have no idea what there talking about. The ecoboost makes 350 tq not 330. The hood vents are real on both to💀

[@tsuk2430]

only on the performace pack it has 350 tq and 330hp

[@oHypBasto]

@@tsuk2430 wrong 😭 google could be your best friend

[@michaelboyd2213]

@@oHypBasto they got the gt wrong too it’s 460hp not 450

[@oHypBasto]

@@michaelboyd2213 no the later year gets had 450 unfortunately cause ford had to restrict them for the epa

[@RobertBowman-zq3xq]

Sad you believe anything google says​@@oHypBasto

[@streetbaron2734]

As I get older and older I start to want better gas mileage than speed lol

[@acebalboa6050]

fr tho lmfao

[@TheBikemaster94]

Checc out dat new prius😮 Not as fast as a Stng but close too it and AWD is available😊

[@DG-kn4nw]

The hood extractors are real

[@iszy2394]

Can confirm, they are real.

[@brandonhall9404]

Yeah the actual openings are smaller than the vents …but it IS technically functional

[@RyanKwilosz]

@@brandonhall9404could you cut open the felt inside to vent it better or would rain get in?

[@drummerman4444]

They are on my GT. Not sure about the eco boost.

[@derrickhead]

I love my eco but after having a 2016 and 2020 its time for that 2024 GT i need that proper roar

[@LisaAnn777]

I love the Ecoboost so much! Great as my driver and still extremely fun when I want it to be. Plus I think they sound really good tbh, get some nice exhaust and it has a surprisingly great sound. To me small turbocharged motors definitely proved there IS a replacement for displacement lol

[@derrickhead]

@@LisaAnn777 na trust me I love my ecoboost too even with stock catback but upgrade down pipe they sound really good and roush cold air intake but nothing ever gonna be the v8 roar but to be honest if I could gave both I would but also I want that v8 power and speed no mods needed and the love and respect they get I love both but yea 5.0 is king no lie but both are wonderful cars it's just I had two of em I need something different

[@Chngestrtswthu]

Just got a 2018 eco and I love it ❤

[@deadlyumbreon]

Those 5.0 owners who think "My 5.0 is better" Shut up! before daddy cobra shuts your mouth lol

[@theg-man6003]

5.0 owners don’t pick fights with Shelby’s we know better. 😂😂😂

[@mattyfrost7266]

The 1/4 mile difference is less than a second. And that 10k? Get a ford factory turbo upgrade and tune, that ecoboost pushes over 500 hp.

[@chasify642]

How much do you think that would cost?

[@TheBikemaster94]

Longevity takes a hit. Gm's much larger 2.7 tops out in the 400s and that's W\ forged parts😢

[@bigmikecastle]

Great video guys!!!

[@eaglepointtactical8532]

the hood vents aren't fake....

[@mustangecoboosthpp3869]

Heat Soak in the intercooler the stock intercooler is done after one hard run. Put them on a road course and the lighter front end will help the ecoboost while the 5.0 will start over heating the front tires.

[@ohboy2592]

Engine weight is almost identical when you include the intercooler and piping so there is no issues over heating the front wheels.

[@hanspunko6980]

No way the car with the sewing machine motor will ever win.....lol

[@kingcrimson234]

Who buys a Mustang to do a road course??

[@ajdaddy4846]

People aren’t laughing at my 2.3T badge when I’m passing them

[@Jt-jq9fz]

But I have a racing stripe😂

[@LisaAnn777]

Racing stripes are mandatory!

[@TB-rr6qd]

Needs a wing

[@DanV65]

Tbh if your mustang is going to be your daily driver the eco boost is a better option. I wanted a 5.0 but I drive 30 + miles a day and gas is ridiculous. When I get to a point where I don’t commute much or can get a second car a 5.0 will be in my driveway! But to be fair ecoboost owners getting told there car is slow is ridiculous anything over 300 horses is pretty fast. Standard cars are all under 200 horses

[@jwynncosmo]

I have the 2017 pp full bolt and tuned on rtr rims(wider rear wheels) runing with stock 5.0s now turbo upgrades and 1 piece driveshaft comming soon should be consistent winning non forced induction 5.0s i like them both but cost was only 20k got like 5k in it in mods had some deals along the way so i got like another 2300 and ne dyno tuning and ill be really eating above ny weight class but at the end of the day both platforms are amazing engineering

[@americanhotdog]

1:37 heat extractors actually do work

[@forrestscofield2803]

At 60mph, the ecoboost gets 38+ mpg I have a 2020 4cyl 6speed

[@szndrones1973]

I have a 6 speed. It won’t do more than 30 mpg

[@forrestscofield2803]

@szndrones1973 I'm driving mine right now and I'm at 40mpg 60mph

[@theg-man6003]

I have a 2022 GT and at 60 mph I get 32~ mpg. I have the 10 speed these coyotes are something else.

[@trainwithrhettkind1165]

I’ll keep my grabber yellow ecoboost lol I’m a gas friendly guy 😅

[@7GSC251]

its a respectable car. the gt is always faster but not everybody has a bottomless wallet. ill get an ecoboost too solely cause i cant afford a GT.

[@j999y]

this video was so well produced i'd think you guys have atleast 100,000 subs. very underrated content i see this channel skyrocketing in the near future.

[@ceepunch]

Heat extraction hood vents are functional. I have a gt

[@jackcobbiii1797]

Vents are not fake cold air intake can utilize as well with open box.

[@JustZak]

I see this channel going far in the future, there’s some nooks and crannies that needs to be worked out but good job guys in producing a good quality video that was also quite humorous.

[@hypershadow87]

*Good production overall when it comes to how everything is played out to the camera work and music, as well as the information provided. HOWEVER, the fake arguing went on for way too long and was very overplayed. To toss in a line or two is one thing and can work to your advantage, but here it just made it hard to watch during those shots. Tone that down A LOT or just do away with it and interact in other ways and I'm sure your videos will do better since you're not exactly lacking elsewhere. At least this is all I can gather from this one video. 11K views to only 151 Likes seems to be reflecting something I'm saying. At least you've only got 7 Dislikes. Most people don't hate the video. They're kinda like, "It's alright. Not bad, but could be better." But I think your channel has potential since it already feels professionally produced enough as far as car channels go. All that aside, I'll take the Ecoboost. More than enough power, but way better gas mileage equals a win-win in my book.*

[@jaymarcase9737]

Exactly…the arguing got in the way of delivering meaningful content.

[@soulerflare7]

Yep , I just fast forwarded to the race after too much fake arguing.

[@Daniel-rw2gy]

Damn the blue looks so much better

[@brodybrown4064]

I can't even keep up with what's what lmaooo

[@hawkeyepalooka7832]

Eco is 10k cheaper?

[@derrickhead]

More than that

[@lancecarroll81]

They said the Ecoboost is $10k more

[@theg-man6003]

They are cheaper but with all the add ons and stuff a fully loaded eco can surpass a base GT price. So in a sense if you have loaded eco money your better off getting a base GT but it all depends cause a bare bone GT doesn’t come with a lot of features like a semi loaded one has.

[@Paralius]

The hood vents are functional I thought?

[@alexfranco6653]

They are functional. Idk what they are on

[@KushTime420]

10.000 for a ecoboost? More or less? Very confused

[@mustangecoboosthpp3869]

Less.

[@B1c4o]

Doesn’t it have 350 torque tho for the ecoboost?

[@tomrakusan1179]

Yes

[@tomrakusan1179]

Blah blah blah

[@sherva1576]

Yeah I tuned out after that, it’s like watching people arguing incorrectly on Fox News

[@TwinTurboLsx]

We've finally reached the time where all the Aidens have grown up enough to where they're in the work force now. lol

[@hemhemimakatekobum]

I drive 180km a day thats bout 111miles. Petrol cost me anywhere between $400-$450 a week, I'd probably still pay $300-$350 in a ecoboost. Love my GT but damn its pricey on yhe petrol

[@sneakerstalkin]

😂😂 Team Eco

[@mustangecoboosthpp3869]

The way that 5.0 is running my 2021 2.3 High Performance Package would have been even or beaten that 5.0 in the heads up drag race.

[@ironpeddler2950]

I have the exact same EB as you and I was neck to neck with a GT earlier today. I would imagine we were both running 93. I’ll take that since I get a combined 27 MPG while doing so.

[@jbigdangler5565]

With 93 and a tune it would keep up with the gt no issue.

[@dmc6617]

How tf is the ecoboost more expensive than the gt? Makes no sense

[@chillzy6919]

It’s not lol, I bought a 22’ Ford mustang EB premium for 28k with 26k miles idk where these guys got the info for that

[@humblegent4741]

The vents are not fake

[@xdominick97]

Heat extractors are real. Also not sure why you are comparing a GT to an Ecoboost. Apples to oranges. A better comparison would be a GT to a Camaro or an Ecoboost to a GTI or something

[@madison4nn]

The GT guy is undefeated Lmfao I have a 17 GT and he had me rolling

[@romanmichalek4758]

Sorry both cars are great, but personally I have the 5l in Europe, not dealing with the gluers

[@jameshorton7496]

Should've got the Eco Boost with the super high out put 2.3 that they used in the Focus ST. Then you really would've had something.

[@GaudinX]

Coming soon

[@narmen1984]

The joking/banter was fun and felt close to the Top Gear old days, a little better jostling and you'll be at a million subs in no time. Glad to see the comment section holding up the Ecoboost name. It's laughable how much more fun a tuned/bolt-in ecoboost is compared to the heavier GT. With upgraded tires, turbo-back exhaust, intercooler, cai and a decent tune alone, you're going to stay up with the GT. Add a new turbo, full suspension and brakes and you'll destroy any GT on the track as well. It's seriously more of a Miata killer from America than a GT comparison. It's beyond the GT, it's the muhammed ali against george foreman, faster, quicker, not slow and old power... It's Jordan versus the tall slow guys in the old NBA. It's beyond bone-headed american ignorance that horsepower is all that matters, as Captain Slow would say making fun of JC, "Powerrrrrr" lol

[@lmfao-og9bk]

$10K???? Where?

[@luhman3141]

Why are they arguing😂😂💀💀

[@jaymarcase9737]

Watched this whole thing and still didn’t know which is better.

[@crazycressy7986]

But if you could have one for free what would you pick GT?

[@jaymarcase9737]

@@crazycressy7986 depends on what my insurance payment would be. I do like the GT but monthly costs are important.

[@crazycressy7986]

@@jaymarcase9737 you live once

[@crazycressy7986]

@@jaymarcase9737 you will always look at that ecoboost badge and wish it was a GT 🤘

[@jaymarcase9737]

@@crazycressy7986 no I won’t but I will always look at your Nissan Versa and wish it was a Mustang. 🤣

[@felixt1470]

Lighter front end makes the Ecoboost a better handling car in the snow.

[@mathewphillips8461]

why not use the 2.3 HPP with 330hp

[@crazycressy7986]

Why not use a GT

[@markonline1.]

I traded a 2018 for a 2017 GT. Both are good cars but very different. The ecoboost is a great daily and great for munching the miles as it’s quiet. That’s also its downfall when you want fun though, zero sound. It’s got plenty of low down grunt that makes it feel quick exactly when you need it to. Good luck getting 31 mpg though. It’s either eco or boost. If you drive with some enthusiasm, you’ll do well to get over 21mpg. The GT just makes me smile as soon as I fire up the engine. I liked owning both cars, but it’s unfair to compare them.

[@mk3vr611]

No one drives more aggressive than the person who bought the NON V8 version of their car. I have a GT and I dont have anything to prove until someone comes along who deserves to see it.

[@FuriousCapCut]

With that extra ten grand, I agree you could make it faster because I have. But, it voids warentee and there’s no guarantee that it won’t cause much more issues than a stock gt.

[@RSJerelle_]

You don’t need a warranty if you know how to fix your own car

[@lucian7182]

Yeah sure you can sink 5-7 k into making the eco boost faster than a stock gt, but the gt will always have a higher ceiling. Hell my explorer st is faster than a stock gt right now, but once they throw some boost at that v8 it’s game over.

[@theg-man6003]

Yeah you could use the money on the eco and you can fix it if it breaks down on you but the ecos don’t last as long. They tend to crap out right after warranty is over. That 10k you save will be for your next engine replacement 🥲

[@markcrowther6495]

Two kids in a sandbox arguing over their toys.

[@madison4nn]

The last part…if he put 10k into a eco to beat a stock GT,,🤕😂😂😂 GT would only have to spend 3k on mods and be dusting him again

[@ohh488]

They don’t even know what their talking about if you pick 3k into the ecoboost you would be able to run 11s in the 1/4 mile and to beat a 10 speed gt u will need a bigger turbo to beat them in a roll race only the 1/4 miles we have a chance but with 10k a ecoboost could have 700hp depends on what mods they get and a gt would definitely have to have a supercharger or turbo to beat the ecoboost then E85 on the gt won’t cut it and it’s already been proving

[@madison4nn]

@@ohh488 that’s true!

[@theg-man6003]

700 hp ecoboost, all it takes is one good run before the 2.3L grenades itself while the coyote with a decent supercharger won’t even flinch. But that’s besides the point, most ecoboost owners don’t go out their way to such extremes. Most are content with the mpg and power combo that they get vs the V8

[@moonlambo5229]

Great video but your audio is REALLY quiet. Give it a boost in post processing before you upload.

[@angelmendez7030]

Remind me of throttle house😂

[@GaudinX]

What's the laughing emoji for?

[@patrickreed6213]

No replacement for displacement

[@MikeSmith-tq3uw]

I have a 2023 ecoboost and I get 15 mpg lmao can’t relate

[@robertcurtis3807]

Cheaper car, more premiums, cheaper on insurance, and better mpg. I’ll get the pony.

[@ChasingDifferentAdventures]

I would never buy anything with a Turbo.. I have a 2022 Roush Mustang with the 3rd Pedal Rev-Match Tremec 6 Speed Manual Transmission, with MagneRide Suspension 👨🏻👍🏻🏎️🏁🚩

[@ReactRight02]

The pussycatdoll song on the screen tho 😅

[@BoydBrandson]

I have a 2019 Ford. Ecoboost Premium Pro Pack 1, Ford factory Pro Tune, Which is 350 horsepower, 426 pound feet of torque.

[@stephenmartin5766]

Wow…..horrible comparisons, didn’t even get an actual race in 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@kendrickdawson1053]

5.0 coyote 🐺 owner over here.. LoL echo boost

[@bozozoric8513]

2.3 ecoboost have only 274hp, I test him .

[@silvertbird1]

Wouldn’t surprise me, I think all the OEM massage the figures and inflate HP. I do have a 2020 Eco.and it’s quick enough for my needs, but not racing of course, just a daily driver. After 16 years in company cars like Malibus and Fusions was ready for something with at least a little power when needed.

[@Josh-xd1hf]

Really ? Bc my 2.3 ran 335 on a dyno I think you may have faulty logic or equipment bc your wrong 😂

[@saddsatan]

not true, a 22 accord could beat it easily if that was casw😂

[@timbridges9347]

350lb torque 18 and up , get it right

[@Raul-lq8tn]

The vets are real

[@KushTime420]

50k for a ecoboost?

[@AvCasey19]

omg just look it up, its obvi cheaper

[@silvertbird1]

No, my 2020 Ecoboost Premium with navigation, upgraded audio, active exhaust was 28K (not counting tax title and license) when I bought in April 2021. MSRP was something like 36K but can get them for much less, it was aged inventory and the dealer was dealing.

[@Dann1403]

Is he even old enought to drive?

[@eyetunes7754]

I'd like a V8 but am happy with my Eco since I still attract chicks with it, and keep 13k in my pocket. Money or status?..mmmh money please. I'm happy with my status 🤣🤣🤣

[@Mespana757]

The preteen bickering was annoying as hell

[@investmentrealproperties736]

Anyone else notice that eco boost is on left when he takes off first then it shows the 5.0 on the left beating the eco boost? No brake torquing? Much to learn my padawans

[@derrickhead]

Yall silly af lmao

[@Lovesoku225]

Take off traction control 😅

[@maurilts285]

You have to be joking the ecoboost its not 10000

[@Mat1o1]

Driver mod.

[@MrProfessorneo]

Anybody driving an automatic deserve to lose everytime 😂 get a stick shift you wouldn't have that lag off the line.

[@lj5190]

The 10-speed auto is faster than the manual. The kid doesn't know how to drive.

[@swaghuy9474]

HAHAHA Awesome

[@marcasswellbmd6922]

I smoked a fake Mustang the other day.. I ripped it badly.. I had manual and he had the auto.. I ripped a V.6 Fake Camaro to... You want to know what I love about the knock of mustangs and Camaro's they will be great for parts years from now.. Because they do use the same body panels and interior parts.. LOL.. Just The motor in my GT is worth more than that whole ECO Boost..

[@mattpoulter3836]

The pussycat dolls.... really...

[@DownUnder43]

This Channel ain't grow much with all this fake arguments 🤦

[@tonychavez2083]

I had a 2.3 stang all week as a rental. I can tell you it does everything you could possibly want. Burns rubber, pulls very strong, rolls at 140mph, and gets 30mpg. Highway, it’s amazing…

[@A_Floppy_Clock]

Lame

[@danielfuentes5428]

You guys are anything but funny.

[@RSJerelle_]

Oh so they’re hilarious.

[@sosa_eco]

I have 5k on my eco against ur 5.0 😅

[@Daniyoyo]

There’s no replacement for displacement lol tell that to the 2008 mustang GT at 300HP

[@BoydBrandson]

The The factory is still covered under warranty. If you want the extra horsepower and torque. is covered under warranty. If you're still under warranty,

[@the_fudgedup2621]

L video

[@crazycressy7986]

The eco boost is for wokes

[@ridhaaandersen48]

Worst motor journalist if ever watched. WTH 😂😂

[@ronniehill6142]

That 10 speed automatic is junk

[@100subsnovideos9]

How’s it junk?

[@numba1killa886]

V8 sucks v4 won that I don’t care

[@Chef-James]

Contender. Worst KZbin video of the year.