Lateral acceleration & braking distances aren't really that indicative of overall handling.

I could throw some sticky tires on my brothers 2008 Mustang GT and a BBK and it would have some impressive magazine statistics. But the drive itself is still very dull and disconnected to the driver. Those live axles just aren't meant for anything else than drag racing.

I have to agree to a certain extent, having owned 4 mustangs in the past, they are truly more geared for the 1/4 mile. With the right suspension mods they are pretty decent track performers, but on the street, I'll take the 370z's independent rear suspension any day over the live axel. Mustangs are great, because for a small amount of money you can squeeze a lot of power out of them. There great for tight cornering, but wait till you take the first long freeway sweeper and hit some uneven road, that can be real unsettling. I must say though that one of my favorite cars was a 1992 LX 5.0, swaped out the gears in the back, Eibach springs, Koni adjustables, put on a catback and a $3500 vortech supercharger. Total investment $15K ! and it would run mid to high 12's all day long. I beat the crap out of the car, held up like a dream, was a real sleeper on the street. Comparing the 370Z to the new Mustang, I wouldn't even consider the new Mustang until Ford can come up with a decent IRS, then maybe I'll take it for a test drive. 370z FTW!

....english teacher mode on....

It is indicative but not conclusive. A combination of slalom and lateral acceleration is the best way to tell without true comparative lap times. Unfortunately, we don't seem to have any slalom or lap time numbers yet. :D

Why compare a dragster, to a GT car?

Completely agree on the fact that any mustang modifications are really good bang for the buck, especially in comparison to our VQ modifications.

Suspension wise its far behind a G/Z. But it can still be made to handle relatively well with the right modifications.

Yeah, it is indicative to a certain extent. A large part of the automotive "enthusiast" community look at 0-60 numbers, lateral G's, and braking distances and conclude this car must be as great of a performer as another car with similar statistics. That's the only part I cannot stand. :shakes head:

Interesting how a thread about the new mustang now turned into a nismo owner trying to convince himself his car is the best thing since sliced bread.

:rolleyes:

Not to create a flame war but that is why i never visit my350z.com anymore. I am so glad I found this forum. Great discussion board for my future 370.

I don't see that anywhere. lol Just correcting the facts that is all.