This was one of the closest comparos we've ever conducted at the Motoring Channel. It was a very close call, but at the end of the day the HSV GTS nosed ahead.

Though the Ford Performance Vehicles GT-P is newer and in a lot of ways more satisfying to drive, the HSV has the edge in terms of outright performance. And ultimately, that's what we're judging these cars on.

If you couldn't get on the waiting list for the W427, don't fret because the GTS is almost as good, minus a few ponies.

The MRC system is one of the keys to the Holden Special Vehicles GTS's success. Being able to switch between 'normal' and 'track' modes at the touch of a button is a huge boon for the HSV, giving it a smooth ride for cruising, and also a much stiffer, more responsive feel when you want to blast away the cobwebs.

What we have learned from this comparo is that Ford's Boss V8 still has a lot of life left in it, and can compete closely with HSV's Corvette-sourced LS3 engine, which is incredibly impressive.

This clash of the titans showed that both cars are at the top of their game, and for what you pay you get a lot of performance equipment.

At the end of the day, neither the FPV nor HSV muscle car will disappoint.