Sparky73

I have always wanted a 1994/1995 Mustang GT with the 5.0, but found a nice 1997 GT for what seems a great deal. From what I have heard the 1996 GT's had a few problems since it was the first year puttin the 4.6 in a Mustang. How reliable is a 4.6, and how is HP/Speed compared to the 94/95 GT's? Just let me know, I don't want to get myself into any trouble not goin with the wonderful Five-O!!!

86HOGT

96-98 4.6s had the crappy heads and intake. If you have your heart set on a 4.6, then go with a 99-04...

Sparky73

Yeah thats the thing, I had my heart set on the 94/95.. but I found a good deal. Can't you swap the heads and intake pretty easy with like Cobra parts?

P Zero

Cobra parts should be a direct bolt-on.
-P.

Dath

I'd wait and get what I really wanted.

88BlueGT

Go with 99+ so than you have the PI heads, etc.... must better motor.

Twotone93stang

the only 4.6L ive been in is my mom 2005 roush mustang. That thing is fast as hell. 5 speed manual. I love driving it its so much fun. Yet thats alot better than a 99 but they arent bad i dont hate 4.6s but i just love the 5.0s they are my favorite and thats why i bought one. Do whtever makes you happy

PX429

yes STAY AWAY FROM NON-PI MUSTANGS

83gtragtop

Depends if you going to leave it stock or modify it. Stock vs. stock the 1997 is a quicker car then the 1994/95 which only had 215hp. But if you want to modify the car then the 5.0's are easier to work on and pick up power. If get the 1997 I don't think you will be disappointed and if you want to modify it then bolt up some PI heads.

PX429

1995 Mustang GT
Obtained from Car & Driver February, 1997
0-60: 6.5
Transmission: Manual
1/4 Mile: 15.2

1997 Mustang GT
Obtained from Car & Driver August, 1997
0-60: 6.6
Transmission: Manual
1/4 Mile: 15.1