Ford Mustang VS compatition

heywup1231 · 05-18-2005

is the 05 ford mustang the fastest car you can get for under 25gs if not what others are faster

rgensemer · 05-18-2005

I assume you are talking about a V6, since I don't think you will be able to buy a GT for less than 25k. If that's the case, I personally don't think you will find a faster car than the Mustang V6 for less than 25K. I could be wrong, but nothing out there comes to mind.

alfman9 · 05-19-2005

I hate to say it, but I believe those neon srt4s fit those perameters

rgensemer · 05-19-2005

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Originally Posted by alfman9

I hate to say it, but I believe those neon srt4s fit those perameters

Alfman, I think you are correct. If the test data is correct, not only will it beat a V6, it will probably hose a GT as well.............damn!

tw0scoops123 · 05-19-2005

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Originally Posted by rgensemer

Alfman, I think you are correct. If the test data is correct, not only will it beat a V6, it will probably hose a GT as well.............damn!

Neon SRT-4 0-60 in 5.5 hose a GT?! Uhhh, better check those numbers again. Beat a V6, yes, but a GT will destroy the neon.

Striker · 05-19-2005

But it's still a Neon!! Come on!! Win in a Neon or lose in a Mustang..........I'll take the latter.

2,900 lb, 2.4L Turbo @ 220 Hp and 245 ft-lbs beating a GT?? I .....don't.... think.... so!

But at least I now know the Neon SRT4 hunting season is open.

tw0scoops123 · 05-19-2005

Mustang is best bang for your buck again in 2005, which means nothing in it's price class can perform as well...

Although the Neon is prolly the closest, and the WRX(base class, not STI) is right up there with the Neon i tihnk.

**pcfrisch** · 05-19-2005

The Mustang isn't turbo'd, tiny or ugly for that matter.

tw0scoops123 · 05-19-2005

Kinda makes you feel good that we have to take on the sport coups in the price class above ours.

rgensemer · 05-19-2005

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Originally Posted by tw0scoops123

Neon SRT-4 0-60 in 5.5 hose a GT?! Uhhh, better check those numbers again. Beat a V6, yes, but a GT will destroy the neon.

Believe me, the thought of this particular car hosing ANY Mustang is almost beyond belief. But, according the the test data, it would be close.
Car and Driver: 0-60 in 5.6 seconds, top speed 153 mph

Sport Compact Car: 0-60 in 5.8 seconds, quarter mile 14.2 seconds

I guess it could depend on who's driving what.

Striker · 05-19-2005

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Sport Compact Car: 0-60 in 5.8 seconds, quarter mile 14.2 seconds

The GT runs mid to low 13's stock but yea, the driver could make the difference - as it always does.

I'm looking forward to the first SRT4 kill story....and I hope it's mine.

rgensemer · 05-19-2005

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Originally Posted by Striker

The GT runs mid to low 13's stock but yea, the driver could make the difference - as it always does.

I'm looking forward to the first SRT4 kill story....and I hope it's mine.

Well, I hope you nail his ass good............it may be the only way to end this thread!

R3dF1r3 · 05-19-2005

R & T has the 2005 stang at 0-60 in 4.9s and 1/4 mi in 13.5. If you drive a GT and lose to a peon turbo or no turbo you need to give your keys to a better driver.

With a CAI and tune, GT's can get high 12's imo...

Boglin · 05-19-2005

You are all going to hate me now but I'm going to confess...I am a huge Mopar fan and had setup an appointment with the local Dodge dealer to order an ACR Dodge SRT-4 with the Stage 3 turbo installed. However the day before I decided to just go and check out the GT Stang for kicks. If it wasn't for the test drive I would be driving an SRT-4 right now.

The SRT-4 with a Stage 3 turbo get the car up to around 300 horse. The Stang starts with that. So I thought with the SRT maxed out to start with where would I go from there? That and the rear wheel drive rather than front really sold me on the Stang. But I have to admit I feel like a spy around the Ford folk. Have I moved to the "dark side"?

I told the Dodge guy my plans and he tried to sell me a Charger, but regardless of what they try and tell you there is now way you're getting a Hemi in the Charger under $30,000. Also it's heavier. I hate to admit it but Dodge and even Chevy seem to be missing the boat this year. The GTO is just to Grand Am-ish for me to even consider.

There, I've come out of the closet.

LOL

rgensemer · 05-19-2005

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Originally Posted by Boglin

You are all going to hate me now but I'm going to confess...I am a huge Mopar fan and had setup an appointment with the local Dodge dealer to order an ACR Dodge SRT-4 with the Stage 3 turbo installed. However the day before I decided to just go and check out the GT Stang for kicks. If it wasn't for the test drive I would be driving an SRT-4 right now.

The SRT-4 with a Stage 3 turbo get the car up to around 300 horse. The Stang starts with that. So I thought with the SRT maxed out to start with where would I go from there? That and the rear wheel drive rather than front really sold me on the Stang. But I have to admit I feel like a spy around the Ford folk. Have I moved to the "dark side"?

I told the Dodge guy my plans and he tried to sell me a Charger, but regardless of what they try and tell you there is now way you're getting a Hemi in the Charger under $30,000. Also it's heavier. I hate to admit it but Dodge and even Chevy seem to be missing the boat this year. The GTO is just to Grand Am-ish for me to even consider.

There, I've come out of the closet.

LOL

I guess I'll be the first to say "May the Force be with you"
(At least you came to your senses before you made the deal.)