The 370z or a Mustang SC.

Cmike2780 · 10-22-2010, 06:32 PM

Money is the real issue here. Both are really good cars. I would even throw the Camaro into the mix. OP, I understand what draws you into 1/4 mile racing, but I guarantee you a real road course will be more satisfying to conquer where the car is only half the equation. Just don't sacrifice handling for straight line racing, especially in a sports car. Nothing bothers me more than watching a overly modified Corvette that's now blistering fast on the drag, but worthless in the twisties.

BalanBro · 10-22-2010, 06:48 PM

Not all pre 2011 mustangs were bad. 2003 Terminators (Cobra) will destroy most cars in 1/4, and they had an independant rear suspension too (The only mustangs that did I think). A factory iron block with forged internals helps a bit too.

In any case, Mustangs will pwn just about any japanese car in drag racing, and while it would be nice for the Z to be a bit more competitive, it's just not a great platform for this purpose. For the mustang haters in this thread, remember one thing:

Ask any racer, any real racer. It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile; winning's winning.

ThoriumHotdog · 10-22-2010, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BalanBro

Not all pre 2011 mustangs were bad. 2003 Terminators (Cobra) will destroy most cars in 1/4, and they had an independant rear suspension too (The only mustangs that did I think). A factory iron block with forged internals helps a bit too.

In any case, Mustangs will pwn just about any japanese car in drag racing, and while it would be nice for the Z to be a bit more competitive, it's just not a great platform for this purpose. For the mustang haters in this thread, remember one thing:

Ask any racer, any real racer. It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile; winning's winning.

True.. but.. .LOL

Ridgerunner · 10-23-2010, 12:25 AM

Re all pre 2011 Mustangs being rubbish. I traded my 2001 Mustang GT for the 370Z. It was far from being rubbish. Never a thing wrong with it. Sure it had shortcomings, but quality was not one of them. Ran great, sounded great with its stock exhaust, and got over 27MPG on the highway at over 70MPH. Love the Z, but would trade paint jobs in a second with the Mustang.

cossie1600 · 10-22-2010, 08:09 PM

With the huge HP advantage, it wouldnt surprise me if the new 5.0 Mustang can still lap faster than a Z at a road course. Now that would be fitness versus raw power.

At the end of the day, do people really give a $hit?

Trips · 10-22-2010, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cossie1600

With the huge HP advantage, it wouldnt surprise me if the new 5.0 Mustang can still lap faster than a Z at a road course. Now that would be fitness versus raw power.

At the end of the day, do people really give a $hit?

My avatar answers that. Lol

Mercennarius · 10-22-2010, 08:12 PM

370Z is a true sports car, like a Porsche. The Mustang is a pony car, like the Camaro. The GTR is a supercar, like the 911 Turbo.

Besides all being performance cars these are really drastically different cars.

Red370 · 10-22-2010, 11:09 PM

the only way a Z could beat the Mustang is if it had a Spoon engine and a MoTec system exhaust.

Xan · 10-22-2010, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red370

the only way a Z could beat the Mustang is if it had a Spoon engine and a MoTec system exhaust.

But then...

Then again... you could end up like this:

Xan · 10-23-2010, 12:50 AM

So did anybody watch the PGA Grand Slam of Golf?

10-22-2010, 06:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 30	Money is the real issue here. Both are really good cars. I would even throw the Camaro into the mix. OP, I understand what draws you into 1/4 mile racing, but I guarantee you a real road course will be more satisfying to conquer where the car is only half the equation. Just don't sacrifice handling for straight line racing, especially in a sports car. Nothing bothers me more than watching a overly modified Corvette that's now blistering fast on the drag, but worthless in the twisties. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

10-22-2010, 06:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
BalanBro Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 318 Drives: 40th Anniv. 370Z Rep Power: 1113	Not all pre 2011 mustangs were bad. 2003 Terminators (Cobra) will destroy most cars in 1/4, and they had an independant rear suspension too (The only mustangs that did I think). A factory iron block with forged internals helps a bit too. In any case, Mustangs will pwn just about any japanese car in drag racing, and while it would be nice for the Z to be a bit more competitive, it's just not a great platform for this purpose. For the mustang haters in this thread, remember one thing: Ask any racer, any real racer. It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile; winning's winning. __________________ 2012 Mercedes C63 AMG P31 Sedan, ROW, aFe, Eurocharged Dyno Tune. 438WHP/415WTQ 2010 SOLD: 40th Anniversary 370z

10-22-2010, 11:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 297	the only way a Z could beat the Mustang is if it had a Spoon engine and a MoTec system exhaust. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

10-23-2010, 12:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 26	So did anybody watch the PGA Grand Slam of Golf? __________________

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Ridgerunner Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 79 Drives: 09 370Z Black 6M SP Rep Power: 16	Re all pre 2011 Mustangs being rubbish. I traded my 2001 Mustang GT for the 370Z. It was far from being rubbish. Never a thing wrong with it. Sure it had shortcomings, but quality was not one of them. Ran great, sounded great with its stock exhaust, and got over 27MPG on the highway at over 70MPH. Love the Z, but would trade paint jobs in a second with the Mustang.

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Mercennarius Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 160 Drives: Nissan Rep Power: 18	370Z is a true sports car, like a Porsche. The Mustang is a pony car, like the Camaro. The GTR is a supercar, like the 911 Turbo. Besides all being performance cars these are really drastically different cars.