stock Z and '05 Stang
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Psssh... you all are honestly giving the new 05 GT's too much credit. I'm a previous (99 V6) mustang owner for 4 years until I bought my Z. In fact, when I went out looking for cars, I had my heart set on one of the new 05 GT's but after finding out that they were nearly impossible to come across, and when I did find one, they wanted $5000 ontop of MSRP, I said screw it. I did however manage to test drive one, and the car certainly did not feel like the Z. No, I wasn't punching the GT -- it was the only one they had, and it was loaded in black-on-black, so the salesman came with me. Even still.. we're talking a *Ford* Mustang vs. a 350Z. I hate to knock on the car since I had mine for so long ( was my first car ) and I loved it, it's just seriously... there's no competition here.
If you think about it, they're totally different cars in terms of style
the GT is really old muscle car influenced
the Z is futuristic influenced
both are cool in their own right and I bet they'd be pretty close in a drag race. Probably 100% dependant on driver skill.
supposivly the GT has pretty decent suspension now
the GT is really old muscle car influenced
the Z is futuristic influenced
both are cool in their own right and I bet they'd be pretty close in a drag race. Probably 100% dependant on driver skill.
supposivly the GT has pretty decent suspension now
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the gt is a low 13 second car from the early reports. Whats weird is almost every person that posts up about what they are running are pulling very quick 60's. Im talking like mid to high 1.8s. The most recent et i saw was a 13.25 @103. looks like they are off the line champs with that et/mph. I am very interested to see how they will handle in the curves, the new suspension is suppose to be pretty sweet
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the closest ive seen in motor trend
it gave the GT 5.1 and the Z 5.3 the 1/4 mile was i believe 13.6 and 13.8
the road and track who consistantly gives the worse times gave the GT 5.3 and the Z 5.8 in 0-60
in a few weeks ill be able to do my own real world testing. ill be sure to report my findings!!!
it gave the GT 5.1 and the Z 5.3 the 1/4 mile was i believe 13.6 and 13.8
the road and track who consistantly gives the worse times gave the GT 5.3 and the Z 5.8 in 0-60
in a few weeks ill be able to do my own real world testing. ill be sure to report my findings!!!
Ive seen mags that also give both cars 5.2 0 to 60 times.
That really makes sense to me. The Gt has more power but the Z has less weight.
Who knows. I can tell you this, The Z looks alot better than the mustang and to me thats what counts.
That really makes sense to me. The Gt has more power but the Z has less weight.
Who knows. I can tell you this, The Z looks alot better than the mustang and to me thats what counts.
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Originally posted by SvR350z
Ive seen mags that also give both cars 5.2 0 to 60 times.
That really makes sense to me. The Gt has more power but the Z has less weight.
Who knows. I can tell you this, The Z looks alot better than the mustang and to me thats what counts.
Ive seen mags that also give both cars 5.2 0 to 60 times.
That really makes sense to me. The Gt has more power but the Z has less weight.
Who knows. I can tell you this, The Z looks alot better than the mustang and to me thats what counts.
edit: in stock form i agree though, a z is more appealing to me, but some of the minor tweaks and wheels swaps for the stang make me like it better. I dont like it when people try to change the body of the z but some wheels really set it off
Last edited by jackie chan; Nov 9, 2004 at 03:22 PM.
You need to decide what you want. An import or a domestic ... the Ford will also offer a bigger interior and trunk space.
It is all about preference, but I cannot make a decision until I drive the new stang.
It is all about preference, but I cannot make a decision until I drive the new stang.
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Well... the truth will be seen soon... By best friend just ordered a fully loaded '05 Stang Gt (5MT)Silver with Black stripes and i have a stock '03 6MT Z. You better believe that we will be facing off!
I might sound like a fanboy but if i do its just because i truely love the Z.
I owned mustang Gts for 10 years straight and learnt to drive in a 5 speed gt so trust me when i say I have much respect for the mustang crowd.
Facts are still facts, The new mustang doesnt come close to the look of the Z.
Id also dare say the Z is a better built car.
I owned mustang Gts for 10 years straight and learnt to drive in a 5 speed gt so trust me when i say I have much respect for the mustang crowd.
Facts are still facts, The new mustang doesnt come close to the look of the Z.
Id also dare say the Z is a better built car.
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Just like the GTs that are going out the new GTs die at higher speeds. From s stop the Z has no chance the GTs are monsters. But at highway speeds the tables turn. The gearing once again kills them at speed.
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From: Orlando with the slow cars
Originally posted by JAMESZ
Just like the GTs that are going out the new GTs die at higher speeds. From s stop the Z has no chance the GTs are monsters. But at highway speeds the tables turn. The gearing once again kills them at speed.
Just like the GTs that are going out the new GTs die at higher speeds. From s stop the Z has no chance the GTs are monsters. But at highway speeds the tables turn. The gearing once again kills them at speed.