Ford Mustang: The Legends Lives has three modes to choose from: Arcade, Career and Challenge. It has over 40 production, concept and racing models to choose from. The Mustangs have been accurately modelled to reflect Mustangs that were built since their inception in 1964. It also includes concept Mustangs that did not quite make the production line, but laid the foundation for its successor. Like many racing games you are set with predefined models to choose from, and then have to unlock the rest through winning races. Races run through 22 tracks across 7 cities within the US.

The game itself is very basic and takes gaming back to the original days of….well….. just plain racing. Although in career mode it does spice it up slightly, it does not really take it to the next level of racing that is seen in most of today's gaming.

Gameplay is average with handling pretty much similar to most of the Mustangs gained. If you hit walls, cars or anything you come into contact with, all that happens is you bounce off - no damaged is caused - you lose a few points, then you're on your way. Because of this you don't really get a feel and/or get to appreciate the power and speed of the Mustang.