Okay my friends and I were having a discussion today and since I am known as the Mustang guy I am supposed to know everything. Well, we began to talk about the special Mustangs like Saleen and Roush and others I'm not thinking of. So all this means we are curious as to which "special" type of Mustang is the best, performance wise. Thanks in advance.

 

Roush stage 3???? I think, but will probably get corrected!!

 

The Roush Stage 3 makes 379 horsepower, but the Saleen S-281E makes 445.

 

I don't think any magazine has compared a Roush to a Saleen. It would be interesting.

 

http://www.musclemustangfastfords.com/feat...oush/index.html

Comparison of Roush Stage 3 and Saleen S281 SC.

E is about 10 grand more than S3, and has built motor, not really fair comparison.

Which one is the best? All a matter of opinion--- I have a Roush, but it has a Series 4 S/C, so go figure.

This is my hello to the Board BTW.

 

Awesome! And welcome!!!

Ok, now find a comparison with an 03 Cobra.

BTW, do you have some pix of the Roush? (We are picture addicts here)

 

Roush and Saleen are the biggest, but I think I'd rather have a Cobra when you compare bang for the buch (price wise and HP wise).

 

yeah cobra is the best bang for the buck around. but they make 10,000+ a year so if you like having an exclusive vehicle then go with a saleen or roush. otherwise get a cobra and spend the extra 10,000+ on some go fast goodies but i believe MM&FF tested both and the roush was a little quicker

 

The Roush is quicker, but more expensive. At Town & Country Ford there is a $43,000 Roush Stage 2 (no supercharger) convertible next to a $43,000 supercharged MystiChrome Cobra convertible. It's a no-brainer.

 

ill take a saleen... looks better and its faster... the 281-e but ofc course that isnt a fair comparison...

 

I really like the way the Roush looks.

 

sorry can't do pics yet, we're poor around here and don't have any means to stick em up otherwise I would definitely have my fox with the shaker on here somewhere.

 

I would definately pick a Saleen over a Roush any day. I think that Saleens look better, and they have more power.

 

I would have to go with a Saleen as well...just as my 0.02 are added!

 

since I have heard Roush sidepipes, I have been addicted, so I go with a Stage 3 roush, and my friend in my Mustang club has a 360R so I'm bombarded with Roush info all the time.

 

The 281E has the advantage on performance (for $65K, it should) and on the bling-bling department they are tops.
Roush has better quailty all around on their finished products.
But at $35-43, the Cobra is the better buy.

 

WHy not buy a mysticchrome cobra and then dump about $1500 into it and have near 475rwhp

At that point you have exclusive and fast in one package

 

I'd go Roush as well. Like the looks a lot better, much classier in a non-tacked on plastic sort of way.

 

I kind of favor the Saleens (see profile ),
but If you want to go very, very, fast--buy a Cobra and send it to Sean Hyland Motorsports.

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