2010 vs 2011 GT
11-07-2013, 06:12 AM
#12
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: DE
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The answer to your question is simple... 2011+ 5.0. The power difference is staggering in real-life. Not to mention the sound that the coyote makes is intoxicating. I like the 4.6, but the time has passed on that engine.
One of a kind? LOL. 23 HWY mpg? It is time for you to climb out from under that rock you live under. The 5.0 coyote has arrived.
2010 gt, its one of a kind, gas mileage is around 23 hwy, 18-20 combined, 5 speed, 331 gears. does not really wake up until around 2800 rpm.
11-07-2013, 08:21 AM
#14
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It depends what you are looking for. The 2011+ automatics can handle enormous power, I think up to 650+ RWHP, and they shift faster than anyone can shift a manual. So, for drag strip and fastest race times the automatic is actually better. If you aren't that into racing, like to shift gears, or just like a challenge then go with the manual.
11-08-2013, 02:35 PM
#17
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Fort Leonard Wood, MO
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I bought my '11 GT Premium in May. I really wanted a 2010 or newer, love the body style, but wanted the proven reliability of the 4.6 instead of the new, unproven, first model year Coyote. I test drove a '10 GT base with 7k miles and fell in love, but they wouldn't do me a deal on my trade in AND it was $1500 more than the '11 I ended up with. My '11 was a match made in heaven for me...I drove it and instantly fell in love. Fully loaded minus track package with 46k on the clock, I bought it that day. I'm at 54k now and have absolutely zero regrets, I love this car. The engine pulls and pulls, it seems like it never stops. Also can get 26mpg pretty easily on the highway if I can keep my foot out of it. Overall, I'm very glad I ended up with this car vs the '10. My only gripe is the whiny MT82...
11-09-2013, 08:09 PM
#20
Premium fuel on the 2011 get you 390 tq, 335 on the 2010. Quite a difference, but not enough to make me purchase the 5.0.
If you want to talk reliability; how long has the 5.0 been around vs the 4.6 (ahem, police, taxi)? Well we all know the answer there.
On a subjective note, the 5.0 just can't make that deep tone like the 4.6 <<<< Coming from a guy that could have bought anything he wanted, I bought 4.6 mainly due to sound and I really didn't want another 6 speed manny like my Focus ST had. Five is enough on the street as it was on the track when I was running one 6 years ago.
Not taking away anything from the 5.0. Just not my choice.
If you want to talk reliability; how long has the 5.0 been around vs the 4.6 (ahem, police, taxi)? Well we all know the answer there.
On a subjective note, the 5.0 just can't make that deep tone like the 4.6 <<<< Coming from a guy that could have bought anything he wanted, I bought 4.6 mainly due to sound and I really didn't want another 6 speed manny like my Focus ST had. Five is enough on the street as it was on the track when I was running one 6 years ago.
Not taking away anything from the 5.0. Just not my choice.