S197 and S550 Side-by-Side Comparison
 

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Ford brought a new Mustang out to a local Cars 'n Coffee meetup last month and let people look at the two cars side by side. Personally? I really like the new design. What's interesting to me is that the S197 doesn't actually look old. Different, sure, but not dated. Video is on the blog here.

Do you agree?

Exactly what I've been thinking. And that makes me and my 2011 happy.

Me and my `14 have a difference perspective.....

This poster over on the 2015 board says it all :

so the first one says you're going to drink and drive and the other says you're on a sugar high?

I totally agree...

This is the best shot of the 2 I've seen yet and it shows the proportions being very similar. Obviously the S197 is lowered and on 18's and this makes the cars look to be the same height.

True, but by lowering and using 18"s it shows them more equal in ride height and fender filling.

This one pic actually does a great job showing how each little feature of the '14 transformed onto the '15.

Now, what I'd really like to see would be the same wheels and the same color on a '14 and '15 side by side.

She does, however, always something pertinent and interesting to say.

A lot of the so-called criticism of the new car here tends to be overheated and (badly) aimed at being clever rather than observant.

They both look great but the 2015 looks wider in the rear and front because of the lines, they did a better job then on the 10-14's.

The Diva has a way with words. As a 13 GT owner I think the redneck and rice "comparison" made earlier was flat out stupid. I think a lot of the "sky is falling" comments made by other S197 owners is pretty pathetic. I loved my 05 V6 and love the monstrous 5.0 but the '15 goes in the right direction. The old and old-minded dogs barking incessantly at the 2015 would do well to take Dylan's advice:

Your old road is
Rapidly agin'.
Please get out of the new one
If you can't lend your hand
For the times they are a-changin'.

In other words, my fellow S197 drivers who simply want to bash the new car should just shut up and stay in their "lane" on these message boards.
On the flip side, Divas comment was, as usual, pretty amusing.

You think maybe Dylan still feels that way? We say lots of ignorant things when we're young that we look back on with chagrin. No need to be age biased.

Everyone is entitled to their opionion, and this IS an opinion based thread. Some peple like the '15, some don't. But who made you the opinion police?

Only question is do I buy a '15, or keep my '13. Also have a possibility to buy a '55 Bel-Air so the '13 could go anyway.

55 bel-air. Wow. Does your wife have a "regular" long trip type if car? If she does, I say 55. Sooo hot.

I love getting you banned from forums. So I've gotten you banned here what 6 times now on TMS and once on MustangForums???

We can make it 7 if you like with the threats you left me on my inbox. Seeing that you live real close to me, I'm sure the Police would take those physical threats of violence quite seriously . . . (EDIT).

Only car we have right now is the Mustang, her commute vehicle is a '09 BMW 650 GS-Police bike. That being said, she generally drives the Mustang too.

The '55 would be something that would happen late this year if it does, cuz I'd need to free the garage space and get it back to running order. Good body, good paint, just been sitting for over 20 years (uncle was a military guy, and was often stationed overseas, so my dad had been storing it for him for a long time, and now another uncle is)

Keep to topic and refrain from threats and insults towards other members. Also, no need to divulge personnel information. If there is an issue with a member, please PM me, another Admin or Moderator.

you have a PM, then.

Got it and thank you . . . now back to topic.

I like bikes but for me, I need to have a modern car to use sometimes. I've used classic cars as daily drivers and sometimes it just isn't comfortable. I like a/c and cruise control. I like my car starting no matter how cold it is. I really love having a good radio. I know you can add most of these to a classic but it seems to remove that magical aura of the past.

I revote that you keep your car. Love the color and look you've created.