A Four-Cylinder Mustang That Makes Its Case Sideways: the 2026 RTR's Hand Brake

The 2026 Ford Mustang RTR uses a four-cylinder engine rated at 315 horsepower, and the editors at The Drive took it drifting to see what it can do. Their conclusion is that the car is far more entertaining than its spec sheet suggests. They singled out its traditional pull-up hand brake as its best feature, a piece of hardware many owners assumed modern cars had left behind. For readers who don't need the largest engine to enjoy a Mustang, this is the 2026 version worth a closer look.

With reporting from The Drive.