Weber Ford • Granite City, Illinois • Greater St. Louis
Start with the powertrain and body style, then decide which cabin features and packages are worth adding. Weber Ford in Granite City helps St. Louis-area shoppers compare a specific Mustang with the way they plan to drive.
The table groups the main trim families from EcoBoost through GT and Dark Horse. Premium identifies an equipment step within a family. It is a shopping guide, not a guarantee of price order once body styles, options and specialty configurations are included.
| Trim family | Powertrain direction | What to compare |
|---|---|---|
| EcoBoost | 2.3L turbocharged engine | Core equipment and the driving experience |
| EcoBoost Premium | 2.3L turbocharged engine | Cabin and convenience upgrades |
| GT | 5.0L V8 | V8 character, transmission and packages |
| GT Premium | 5.0L V8 | GT performance with premium cabin choices |
| Dark Horse | Modified 5.0L V8 | Performance hardware and intended use |
| Dark Horse Premium | Modified 5.0L V8 | Dark Horse equipment plus cabin choices |
| Dark Horse SC | Supercharged 5.2L V8; seven-speed dual-clutch | A separate specialty configuration; confirm availability |
EcoBoost and GT are different powertrain decisions. Moving from EcoBoost to EcoBoost Premium, or from GT to GT Premium, is an equipment comparison within that family. Begin with the engine and transmission you want, then compare the features you would use regularly.
Ford’s 2026 Mustang information is the model-year reference. Use the actual window sticker for the vehicle being offered. Available equipment in a model overview is not proof that a particular stock number has it.
Compare the driving position, ride, controls and response during an ordinary test drive. If you are choosing a daily driver, consider seat comfort, visibility, insurance and tire needs along with the engine. A vehicle that fits your routine should remain comfortable after the first impression.
The Premium decision deserves a side-by-side equipment check. List the seat, climate, audio and convenience features you want and verify them individually. Avoid paying for a trim label while overlooking a feature that matters more to you.
For a GT comparison, start with the transmission and installed performance equipment. Two GT listings can differ in exhaust, suspension, brakes, wheels and tires. A package name or photograph is not enough to establish everything on the car.
Compare a GT and GT Premium with similar mechanical equipment so the cabin difference is clear. If more than one person will drive the car, include them in the transmission and seating comparison. Ask to see the controls and connected features while parked.
Compare the 5.0L Dark Horse choices with a GT carrying the options you would otherwise choose. Seats, tires, suspension and cooling equipment can affect ordinary ownership as well as a specialized driving plan. Review the exact configuration and operating instructions.
Dark Horse SC has a separate supercharged powertrain and dual-clutch transmission. Treat it as its own inquiry. This guide does not establish a dealer allocation, an available car or an open factory-order opportunity for any specialty variant.
If you plan track use, discuss the required preparation and ownership implications with an appropriate specialist. Follow Ford’s instructions and use track-oriented features only in their intended setting.
Body style changes the comparison. Try rear-seat access, luggage loading and roof operation where applicable. Confirm which body styles are available for the trim you want; do not assume every specialty configuration has the same choices.
Appearance and performance packages are separate decisions. Ford describes packages such as FX and an eligible EcoBoost RTR configuration, but a package is not automatically another engine family. Ask for the installed equipment list before comparing two offers.
Ask for current availability and the window sticker before traveling. If you are comparing several cars, identify which differences you want the team to check. You can also browse used Ford Mustangs; use the actual year and equipment for those vehicles rather than applying this 2026 guide to them.
Review vehicle price, taxes and fees, any optional products, trade value and financing terms separately. Check current Ford offers for their actual vehicle and customer eligibility. A general offer does not necessarily apply to a specialty Mustang.
Mustang Mach-E is a separate electric-SUV shopping path. If that is your intended vehicle, use the Mach-E trim comparison for battery, drivetrain and charging decisions.
Both are in the GT V8 family. Compare the actual powertrain, installed packages and cabin equipment; the Premium name alone does not describe every difference between two cars.
No. Ford identifies Dark Horse SC as a separate supercharged 5.2L configuration with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
No. Confirm current inventory, location and any ordering opportunity with the team before making travel or purchase plans.
Start with the engine family, transmission and body style that fit your use. Bring a short must-have equipment list so the comparison answers your own priorities.
Send the stock number or your preferred configuration to Weber Ford. We are at 3465 Progress Parkway, Granite City, IL 62040, serving shoppers from Greater St. Louis and the Metro East.
