EmperorOfChicken

In a race who would win: 1965 mustang 289 (2 or 4 bbl) or 2005+ mustang v6 (both auto or both manual 5 speeds) I've always kinda wondered, never done it.

atomsk680

thats very vague[&:]

EmperorOfChicken

from a stop to about 100 mph...uh what else you want? no nitrous....pretty much stock (both cars) maybe a CAI on the new one and a new intake on the old. that help?

randy78045

i go with the 289...

atomsk680

i go to work now...

Lumbergh

If they were both completely stock, the newer V6 produces more HP than the 2V, 289 but less than the 4V, 289 (289, 2V- 200 hp; 289, 4V-225hp; '05, V6-210 hp). However, I believe the V6 has better gearing for acceleration whether it be the auto or the stick because the transmission in either case has more gears (5 versus 4)allowing closer ratios. Whether this gearing advantage would be enough to overcome the 7% power advantage the 4V, 289 has over the V6, I don't know. I guess it depends on the length of the straight line race. Now if you went with a larger freer flowng exhaust, four barrel carb, and an intake to match, the 289 would now produce much higher torque and HP numbers, making it no contest in a straight line race of 1/4 mile or more. I'm sure others will have different opinions.

Colorado_Mustang

A modernized 289 powered classic will outrun a new V6. Classic Mustangs have a huge weight advantage.

Gun Jam

Yep to the above i know from first hand experence. pulls away at about 1 car length per 3 sec from 40 to 80

ideal_mustangs

I've drove an 05 V6 stick and it would beat my mustang all to pieces

EmperorOfChicken

Thats what I was afraid of ideal [&o]