5.0

m4a1mustang · 03-14-2011, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BLM

I know they're in the same price range, but I just don't see how so many people are going from a Z to a Mustang. It's a performance upgrade for sure, assuming you go with the Brembo's etc, but it's a transition from a small, Japanese, 2-seater "sports car" to an American Muscle car (that now has handling capabilities). To me that's as similar as switching from a Z to a Jeep.

Well it really is pretty simple. The 5.0 carries itself like the Z does. It is extremely nimble and has gobs of power to boot. The engine really is a wonder... i've never driven one as smooth as this. No matter what RPM you are at you always have power... from idle to 7k+ the thing just pulls.

FWIW, the Mustang never was a Muscle Car. It was a Pony car that was designed to do everything well, not just go in a straight line. With the 5.0 Ford brought that formula back and that's why the 5.0 forums are filled with all sorts of converts from platforms you never would have expected.

My 5.0 takes on the corners as well as, and in some areas better than, my 370. It is a blast to drive all the time.