Who needs a Honda when you can have a Mustang
06-12-2011, 07:36 AM
#11
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Got this new Mustang as my wife's DD. It replaced an 09 Accord Coupe 2.4/M5. We got it for the much better ride and lack of road noise. Got a bonus I was glad to see.
The first tank was a long joyride, all flat interstate at 70mph, when I filled it back up it totaled 182 miles-5.3gal.=34.4 mpg. I thought this might be a fluke, bubble in the tank or something. She commuted a couple days this week, mixed in some city driving and I filled it up again this morning. 251miles-7.9gal.=31.8 mpg....no fluke.
These numbers are about 2 MPG BETTER than the Honda 4 cly/M5. I kept pretty good numbers on the Accord over the last 24,000mi. making the same commute. This was our third Honda, not regretting coming back to Ford........
The first tank was a long joyride, all flat interstate at 70mph, when I filled it back up it totaled 182 miles-5.3gal.=34.4 mpg. I thought this might be a fluke, bubble in the tank or something. She commuted a couple days this week, mixed in some city driving and I filled it up again this morning. 251miles-7.9gal.=31.8 mpg....no fluke.
These numbers are about 2 MPG BETTER than the Honda 4 cly/M5. I kept pretty good numbers on the Accord over the last 24,000mi. making the same commute. This was our third Honda, not regretting coming back to Ford........
06-12-2011, 11:56 AM
#12
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........also after driving my 3.31 gears, 6 spd manual, 3200 miles, running in traffic, sometimes 100, most times 75, mountains, the worst was 28 mpg best 33, avg 28.5 and so you know, don't give up your comfort in this heat, it gets same mpg's with AC on or not.
06-12-2011, 02:53 PM
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speaking of mustang.....found this article, referencing the 2014 stang....key changes...independent rear suspen. and a size more towards the fov body....
Report: Next Ford Mustang to go global, adopt IRS
Thanks to the addition of two new powertrains, the 2011 Ford Mustang promises to be one of the most formative sports coupes on the market. However, despite the Mustang’s new found performance and fuel economy, many still point out the car’s solid rear axle as a glaring weakness. While the drawbacks of a live axle are still up for debate, Ford will eliminate any such arguments with the next-generation Mustang.
2014 is an important milestone for the Ford Mustang, marking the iconic pony car’s 50th anniversary. And, to appropriately celebrate such an important birthday, Ford is hard at work developing an all-new Mustang to celebrate the nameplate’s first half-century.
The 2014 Mustang was set to share a platform with the Australia market Ford Falcon — and possibly a new flagship Lincoln model — but Ford has put its global rear-wheel drive plans on hold as sales of the Falcon have been collapsing over the last several months. Ford sold just 30,000 examples of the Falcon last year.
With the next-generation of the Falcon and the new Lincoln model all but cancelled, Ford will soldier on with a unique platform for the Mustang, according to Motor Trend. However, Ford needs a global scale to make any vehicle platform profitable these days, so look for the next Mustang to be sold in Europe and Asia.
But, more importantly, the 2014 will feature and independent rear suspension, matching rivals like the Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger. In addition to the IRS setup, expect the next Mustang to shrink in size—think Fox body size — aiding in both fuel economy and performance.
Although the Mustang’s IRS is a go, Ford engineers are still undecided on what powertrains to use in the 2014 model. The GT’s new 5.0L will undoubtedly soldier on, but Ford is reportedly considering more advanced drivetrains such as a turbocharged V6, especially for markets like Europe.
Ford is also unclear of the styling direction it will take with the next-generation Mustang, but look for Mustang to abandon the retro styling that was launched in 2005.
Report: Next Ford Mustang to go global, adopt IRS
Thanks to the addition of two new powertrains, the 2011 Ford Mustang promises to be one of the most formative sports coupes on the market. However, despite the Mustang’s new found performance and fuel economy, many still point out the car’s solid rear axle as a glaring weakness. While the drawbacks of a live axle are still up for debate, Ford will eliminate any such arguments with the next-generation Mustang.
2014 is an important milestone for the Ford Mustang, marking the iconic pony car’s 50th anniversary. And, to appropriately celebrate such an important birthday, Ford is hard at work developing an all-new Mustang to celebrate the nameplate’s first half-century.
The 2014 Mustang was set to share a platform with the Australia market Ford Falcon — and possibly a new flagship Lincoln model — but Ford has put its global rear-wheel drive plans on hold as sales of the Falcon have been collapsing over the last several months. Ford sold just 30,000 examples of the Falcon last year.
With the next-generation of the Falcon and the new Lincoln model all but cancelled, Ford will soldier on with a unique platform for the Mustang, according to Motor Trend. However, Ford needs a global scale to make any vehicle platform profitable these days, so look for the next Mustang to be sold in Europe and Asia.
But, more importantly, the 2014 will feature and independent rear suspension, matching rivals like the Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger. In addition to the IRS setup, expect the next Mustang to shrink in size—think Fox body size — aiding in both fuel economy and performance.
Although the Mustang’s IRS is a go, Ford engineers are still undecided on what powertrains to use in the 2014 model. The GT’s new 5.0L will undoubtedly soldier on, but Ford is reportedly considering more advanced drivetrains such as a turbocharged V6, especially for markets like Europe.
Ford is also unclear of the styling direction it will take with the next-generation Mustang, but look for Mustang to abandon the retro styling that was launched in 2005.
06-12-2011, 11:24 PM
#16
Interesting article. I've been wondering if/when Ford would abandon the retro-styling. A smaller Fox-sized platform wouldn't be horrible, but I still think that a V8 should be the main power plant. Once Ford gets into a turbo or twin turbo V6, you almost wonder if that price would exceed a GT with a 5.0.
06-13-2011, 04:31 PM
#17
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Who drives like that? Not me.
06-13-2011, 06:12 PM
#18
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I think it'll be great if they replace the retro styling. It may make the 05-13s instant classics. What draws me to the Mustang is that classic muscular styling. You can immediately see the lineage to the original Mustang, but underneath is completely new and modern. It proves that when a particular design works, it can be nearly timeless.
06-13-2011, 06:53 PM
#19
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If Ford gets away from the 2005+ design, I'm going to trade up my 08 for a 2011-2013 V6 and ride it till I die. Might have to buy 2 of them to make sure I have one till I do die! I love the design. I'm not sure if they can do any better design than what they have now.
