Is there a big difference between the auto's and 5 speed's???? Like speed and performance??

 

Are you just trying to be out-of-line?

LOCK THIS THREAD NOW.

 

watching closely....

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The manuals seem to pull about 15 more HPon the dyno. But these autos do haul some *** when tuned, and can probably outshift most manual drivers.

 

This is all that needs to be said. Best thing to do now would be to lock the thread.

 

there is not a big diffrence, performance wise the 5 speed has about 20 more hp than auto.

 

im just asking the people that have them to give me some input. I know what the hp diff is i just want some input on what they feel bout the two....

 

Come on, guys! Let's give him a fair answer.

This has been much discussed, and since most people here love their Mustangs, discussions about the relative merits of the two transmission choices can become passionate. Here's a handy tool you can use to find lots of discussion on this subject: https://mustangforums.com/search.asp

To answer your question about power, there is a slight loss of power to the wheels with an automatic transmission vs. a manual transmission. Some people think the manual transmission is more fun. Some people that drive in heavy traffic don't like having to shift. Some people who run their cars at the track think that the manual is faster because it puts more power to the wheels and you have more control over the shifts. Some people think that the automatic shifts very well, and can shift better than most people with a manual transmission. Some people think "real" sports cars only have manual transmissions.

There's no clear cut winner in my opinion. Both have advantages and disadvantages. Either way, the Mustang's a great car.

 

...And this is where things start going downhill...

EDIT : Actually, I think the previous post sums it up very well.

 

Yes, please just use the "search" function.

Seriously, I am sick and tired of this question. Too many threads have already gone way too far off-base just with these onestatement "I just want some input on what they feel bout the two.... "

If you have to ask what the difference between the two is, you don't need either one.