Automobile Magazine: 40th Anniv 370Z versus new Mustang GT

Lemers

Why stop at 400 hp. Because in about 10 yrs the mustang and camaro will have at least 500 hp and a 400 hp Z will be slow.

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Endgame

Well said. Look.... cars will continue to evolve and what we once deemed stupid fast will now become slow. Look at Nick Cage's Gone in 60 Seconds and they were drooling over the 911 that did 0-60 in 5.3 seconds. 5.3 seconds is considered slow now with the 'same' 911 doing 0 - 60 4.2 seconds.

Let's not forgot that our Z is still faster than most of the Mustangs on the road today, especially the 4.6 liter ones; but due to evolution, the Stang/Muscle Car is back on top in the overall speed catagory. It is how it should be. Heck, our Z's have the same/more HP than the R34 GTR. It goes back to the thought process of: Get the car you like for me than just magazine test and statistics. Get the car you want to have on the track/road/drag strip/car show.

For me, I would take my Z over the 5.0, Z06, and Exige all over again. Why? For different reasons depending on which one I am comparing it to.

I want to read this entire article however. Going to the store!!

ImportConvert

The Z does 0-60 in around 4.8 seconds, the GT in around 4.3. The Z does the 1/4 mile in around 13.3@107, and the GT 12.8@112.
These are about the best times I could find for each car.

WarmAndSCSI

I like cheese.

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Pepperjack is my favorite. Just tore a slice up to go in the eggs I am cooking for breakfast.

m4a1mustang

These comparos are annoying. They aren't even the same type of car.

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ImportConvert

I agree, but they cost the same, and people are bound to compare them because of it.

m4a1mustang

This is true. But mainly I hate them because of all the douchebaggery they promote.

The only purpose these comparos serve anymore is to highlight the fact that the true "car guy" is (sadly) a dying breed. Happens on any forum with any car... far too many become brand fanbois these days.

Anyways, both are awesome cars and you can't go wrong with whichever you choose if you happen to be cross-shopping them. I know because I've owned both, and I'm not a brand-fanboi douchebag.

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m4a1mustang

I also enjoy this coagulated food product you speak of.

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The BlueMax

I hate tan and light brown interiors

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msb3079

That's what she said.

Waiz

Agreed, other than price it's not a good comparison.

cossie1600

Chances are that the Mustang will probably go faster at the race track due to a huge gap in horsepower.

fairladyZ34

whats the point of this thread?

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Red370

Since we're on the topic of comparo's, im going to do my own, being that i've owned both.

In the looks department, the Z wins easily, just the other day I was talking to a female friend of mine and told her that I bought a new Mustang and she made it a point to mention that she thought my Z was a "sexy" car, and while the Mustang has its own appeal, its a bit bland for her taste, and I'll concur, its pretty plain jane, it looks big and beefy like a muscle car should, and I like that.

The interior of the Z wins easily as well, I liked the fact that my Z fit me like a glove, the seats bolstered well, the push button start, the color scheme, the overall layout, I loved it. Only thing I hated was the stupid LED fuel gauge. While I dont hate the Mustang interior, its really plain, nothin fancy about it, I didnt buy the car for the interior

Handling, once again, the Z wins in my opinion, while the mag racers say that the Mustang hangs right along with it, I dont think it does, the stang feels heavy through the turns, it doesnt inspire confidence for me, it just doesnt feel nimble like my Z did. It'll probably handle alot better than I give it credit for, but i'm too nervous to find out. Can you add sway bars, coilovers and make it handle like an F1 car? sure you can, but the car will still be 300lbs heavier and have a higher center of gravity.

Power, the Z COMPLETELY loses in this department hands down, no if's, and's, or's, or buts. I had just about every bolt on mod the Z could get and a tune and it still had no torque to speak of, and it was the torque that I craved. When I get on it in my 5.0, it throws me back into my seat, the tires smoke effortlessly, i've even chirped it in 4th gear. The transmission is also much much more smooth than the Z, there is no notchyness to speak of, although there is that familiar "clank" when bangin through the gears at low rpms.

Technologically, the Mustang wins as well. While the SRM was a nice touch, I thought of it more as a gimmick than something that would add any kind of performance to the car. People have been throttle blipping since the beginning of the automobile. The Mustang has multiple modes of traction control that can be changed at the touch of a button, it even has a sport mode that stiffens the turning of the steering wheel and allows you to get on it without having to worry about your engine cutting power.

Overall, i'm happy with my purchase, I love it and i'm excited about driving it every day just like I was with my Z. You cant go wrong with either car fellas, these comparo articles really need to go, fun reads, but contribute nothing to alter decisions IMHO.

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