Ok we all know why the 2011+ GT's are faster than the 05-09 GT's, but why are the 05's faster than the 99-04 GT's. I know they make 40 more hp but the new edge weighs 3200 where as the 05's weigh in at 3600. Shouldn't this weight difference change the whole game?

 

Meh. Gt's.....

Weight does play a difference. So does torque

 

Yes but the sn95 produced all of what 20lbs less than the 05? Still I don't see how 40hp and 20 torque can throw off a 400lbs weight advantage. This is what confuses me. Is it the better tranmission? Rear suspension? Or is it the power band? Also to add a come back...awe look at the small underpowered 4.6 DOHC cobra. DOHC and only making 300hp stock awe so sad. :P take that :P I admit that wasnt as good if a comeback as I could have done. XD

 

Variable valve timing is one advantage the 3v GTs have, peak values in torque and horsepower only tell a small part of the story. Another advantage is the 3 valve layout, those two combined gave the 3v engines better low to mid range power which translates into better average power (or power under the curve if you prefer).

And while I can't remember if I checked, there may have been some gearing advantage as well with the transmission and final drive.

 

Moving to 'General Mustang Chat' section, but will leave a link for today . . .

 

S196s have a redesigned chassis which transfers weight better which translates to better holeshots. And your 5.0 is only faster if you can drive I've buried many a coyote at the track with my wimpy old 3v.

 

Ive kept up with several in my ol 4.6 4v

 

Many factors in determining the cars speed. Most people think it is HP. HP helps but torque is what gets you there. Torque range is more important than the Hp curve. Transmission and gearing also matter. Tires matter also. Of course the number one factor is the driver.

 

Faster on paper, a driver can be a huge factor especially when there's only tenths of a second between the two cars.

 

U fortunately for you guys I can drive and it's a auto 6 speed so all I really have to do is stomp on it and then bye bye.

 

I can drive too

 

Then I guess it's a race between the machines and I have 100 more hp and torque. :P

 

What's your best 1/4 mile time?

 

And alot more weight

 

Are you calling her fat?

 

Im just sayin me and my car weigh substantialy less than her and her car

 

Weight lol I weigh less then you don't all me fat! Regardless though of car weight mine is still faster. Though Iam comparing a 2013 to something that came out in 1997. The only car that can really give me a run for my money is a Shelby or a termi and any FI GT stang. XD that's a big list though I'm sure with all bolt ons the older mach1 and cobras would also give me a run for my money.

 

Who said I didn't have bolt ons?

 

Who said I didn't? :P if I had full bolt ons you'd need FI to beat me. :P good for you I'm still stock. In a few weeks though I should order something.

 

You underestimate the ol 4v powa