This week marks the Ford Mustang’s 59th anniversary of being an incredible muscle car for so many drivers over the years. Ford has every reason to celebrate with the seventh-generation Mustang on the horizon and the all-electric Mustang Mach-E helping to boost Ford's status as America's second-best EV brand. But let's not forget the past decade, during which the Mustang has been the world's top-selling sports car by a long shot.
Using S&P Global Mobility registration data, Ford analyzed the combined sales of sports cars over the last decade, and the Mustang has left its competition in the dust. With about 78% of all global sales happening in the US, it's clear that the Mustang has a special place in the hearts of Americans. But since the sixth-gen Mustang went global, sales in countries like Germany, Britain, Switzerland, and the Middle East have soared.
Dave Bozeman, the Vice President of Enthusiast Vehicles for Ford Blue and Ford Customer Service Division, couldn't be prouder of the Mustang's global community. He said, "It's our commitment to serving Mustang's global community, from Atlanta to Adelaide and beyond, that has earned Mustang the honor of world's best-selling sports car for 10 years combined."
The 2024 Ford Mustang is set to launch this summer, bringing even more excitement for muscle car enthusiasts. The new Dark Horse model boasts an impressive 500 horsepower, and the cockpit interface is more advanced than ever. As Ford looks to increase its EV sales, the Mustang Mach-E will play a significant role. And rumor has it that the fastback/convertible will eventually get the all-electric treatment too.
The Mustang is off to a hot start in 2023, with first-quarter sales in the US up 5.2% at 14,711 sold. Meanwhile, the Mustang Mach-E has sold 5,407 units. With numbers like these, it's clear that the Mustang's reign as the king of sports cars is far from over.
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