Fact check: Did the mustang Mach-e outsell the original mustang in 2024?

1. Summary of the results

Yes, the Ford Mustang Mach-E definitively outsold the traditional Mustang in 2024. Multiple sources confirm that the Mach-E achieved sales of 51,745 units compared to 44,003 units for the traditional gas-powered Mustang ^{[1] [1] [2]}. This represents a significant milestone as the Mach-E saw a 27% increase in sales while the traditional Mustang experienced a 9.5% decline ^[3].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several important contextual points were not addressed in the original question:

• The Mach-E achieved its best sales year ever in 2024, while the traditional Mustang experienced its worst sales year ^[4]
• The sales gap was particularly pronounced in the final quarter of 2024, where the Mach-E (16,119 units) more than doubled the sales of the traditional Mustang (7,518 units) ^{[5] [5]}
• The overall margin of victory was significant - the Mach-E outsold the traditional Mustang by over 7,000 units, representing a 17.6% difference ^{[6] [5]}

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The simple yes/no nature of the original question fails to capture the significant market dynamics at play:

• The diverging trends (27% increase vs. 10% decrease) suggest a fundamental shift in consumer preferences from traditional gas-powered vehicles to electric alternatives ^[1]
• The dramatic Q4 sales difference (more than double) indicates an accelerating trend rather than just a minor sales victory ^[5]
• This represents a historic shift for Ford's iconic Mustang brand, as it's the first time the electric version has outsold the traditional model, marking a potential turning point in the automotive industry's transition to electric vehicles

These figures would be of particular interest to:

• Ford shareholders and executives tracking the success of their EV strategy
• Environmental groups advocating for EV adoption
• Traditional auto industry stakeholders concerned about the decline of gas-powered vehicles