Check out the new Evo Magazine comparing a 300hp V8 automatic Mustang vs. the Z(European version at 276hp).While the Mustang had better times the Z was rated at 4.5 out of 5 while the Mustang was rated at 3.5 out of 5.Many other great reading and comparison tests.

 

The Z is across the board in terms of reviews

Some say it's fast, other's say it's slow

some say it has great handling, others say it isn't that great

A recent issue of some car magazine where the Z came in 8th place or whatever said the Z feels slow, doesn't handle that well, and is really luxurious/comfy

a few pages later there's a different article where the Z is mentioned as being a really hardcore car that's not suitable for long distance road trips because of it's lack of comfort/luxury

So what the hell does that mean?

it means everyone has an opinion depending on their needs

 

The Z is definitely a better built car, and out handles and out brakes the GT. A drag race would be a toss up, and would most likely come to driver skills. I'd love to see a GT manual vs a 300hp 6-speed Z in a drag race.

 

The fastest time I saw on the Z and 05 Stang were in Motor Trend. Z did 13.7@101 and Stang did 13.5@103 both manual.The auto GT did 13.6@100.So with the 300hp Z it should be close.

 

Dont forget the new 300HP Z also loses 14 ft lbs of TQ...that may play into the drag times.

 

ive raced one on the freeway, i was slowly pulling on him from like 80 to 110.

 

That 14 loss is nothing compare to the S2k having almost no torq. But it still could keep up with a Z. Also the 300hp Z revs to 7k rpm which will help alot.

 

I hope your right Jon!
e46 M3 comes to mind too.