Official '11 Mustang GT vs 370z Thread

[Armonster]

I looked at the mustang before getting my Z. My only beef with the mustang, which applies to almost all of the sports cars in this price range other than the Z, is the huge range of models. The most common mustangs on the road have v6 engines, single-tip exhaust, etc. When you see another Z on the road, the driver is most likely a car enthusiast. When you see a mustang on the road, the driver is most likely a woman.

But still, on its own, the new GT seems like a great car.

[shadoquad]

Originally Posted by Armonster

I looked at the mustang before getting my Z. My only beef with the mustang, which applies to almost all of the sports cars in this price range other than the Z, is the huge range of models. The most common mustangs on the road have v6 engines, single-tip exhaust, etc. When you see another Z on the road, the driver is most likely a car enthusiast. When you see a mustang on the road, the driver is most likely a woman.

But still, on its own, the new GT seems like a great car.

Yeah, I see many more v6 "little dinky" stangs on the road than billy bad-azz GT's.

[ImportConvert]

Originally Posted by shadoquad

Yeah, I see many more v6 "little dinky" stangs on the road than billy bad-azz GT's.

Dinky they may be, but they would still be a driver's race for other 6-bangers like the 370Z.

[shadoquad]

Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Dinky they may be, but they would still be a driver's race for other 6-bangers like the 370Z.

It'd still be a driver's race for a Z vs. a GT. The driver makes the biggest difference in any race.

[ImportConvert]

Originally Posted by shadoquad

It'd still be a driver's race for a Z vs. a GT. The driver makes the biggest difference in any race.

You can argue that it would be a driver's race against a Viper, too, if you like, but the point remains that the 370Z NISMO only made it around VIR 1/2 second quicker than a V6 mustang that bounced off the rev-limiter at 114mph all down the straights.

With even a semi-competent driver, the GT is going to walk the 370Z. Sure, anyone can blow a launch, but assuming noone messes it up too bad...

[shadoquad]

Originally Posted by ImportConvert

You can argue that it would be a driver's race against a Viper, too, if you like, but the point remains that the 370Z NISMO only made it around VIR 1/2 second quicker than a V6 mustang that bounced off the rev-limiter at 114mph all down the straights.

In one C&D test where they ended up crashing and totaling the vehicle after only getting in a few decent laps.

Seriously, people put too much into mag times, and for that matter, too much into performance numbers. It's a sports car. We're not all running VIR every week.

[shadoquad]

Originally Posted by ImportConvert

With even a semi-competent driver, the GT is going to walk the 370Z. Sure, anyone can blow a launch, but assuming noone messes it up too bad...

That's a big assumption, and it's not just the launch, it's shifting, it's keeping it straight, it's weather conditions, tire conditions, etc, etc.

The cars aren't that far apart.

Edit: lol I gotta stop posting. This thread is old, these arguments are old. Both cars are great, buy what you love.

[GZ3]

Originally Posted by Armonster

I looked at the mustang before getting my Z. My only beef with the mustang, which applies to almost all of the sports cars in this price range other than the Z, is the huge range of models. The most common mustangs on the road have v6 engines, single-tip exhaust, etc. When you see another Z on the road, the driver is most likely a car enthusiast. When you see a mustang on the road, the driver is most likely a woman.

But still, on its own, the new GT seems like a great car.

thats when that 5.0 badge comes in handy

but i agree, when you see a 370, hell a Z car in general more than likely they are an enthusiast. I will miss that...

[m4a1mustang]

I think that really depends on where you live. Around here Z's are quite common like the Mustangs are, especially the 350s.

[shadoquad]

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I think that really depends on where you live. Around here Z's are quite common like the Mustangs are, especially the 350s.

Yeah, but they're all generally enthusiast drivers. You have to be. It's a two-seater with a powerful V6 strapped to it. Not every Mustang driver is an enthusiast. It's an affordable 4-seat coupe that has a performance image. Granted, the new stang's v6 trim pops out 300 hp, but it's still seen more as a sporty coupe than a sports car.

[m4a1mustang]

Originally Posted by shadoquad

Yeah, but they're all generally enthusiast drivers. You have to be. It's a two-seater with a powerful V6 strapped to it. Not every Mustang driver is an enthusiast. It's an affordable 4-seat coupe that has a performance image. Granted, the new stang's v6 trim pops out 300 hp, but it's still seen more as a sporty coupe than a sports car.

I don't know, I have seen some clueless chicks driving around in 370s. I doubt "Daddy, get me that one!" counts as "enthusiast."

[shadoquad]

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I don't know, I have seen some clueless chicks driving around in 370s. I doubt "Daddy, get me that one!" counts as "enthusiast."

I have seen, hell I'm related to, a few v6 mustang drivers for that exact reason! "Daddy buy me"

[m4a1mustang]

Originally Posted by shadoquad

I have seen, hell I'm related to, a few v6 mustang drivers for that exact reason! "Daddy buy me"

Funny story... I was trying to negotiate a deal on a 2004 Audi TT 3.2L for the GF a year or two ago.... at the same time, a Daddy and his 16 year old princess were also fighting for the car. There was no way I could win that battle, and the dealership loved it...