00GTCompOrange

Well im still undecided on what to do. What kinda of 1/4 mile times we looking at stock? I have been told many different things so i figured i would ask the smart guys :P Thanks!

06Redfire3V

04 cobra would beat an 04 mach 1 in the 1/4.

massmustang02

Good driver's will take a Mach low 13's and a Cobra mid 12's.

5speedstang

if you wanna go n/a get a mach if you wanna do f/i get a cobra.

i like the mach more for drag racing bc the solid rear,

there is a mach around here with 4.10s mid pipe cat back tune and a t-56 that can hang with a stock cobra i dont know if he was ling about what all he had done or about hanging with it but it was a quick fuggin car. i love my mach.

just go for the mach bc the hood.

Baron von Munchausen

Go with the Cobra if you have the bucks, althoughI have a '03 Mach 1 that I bought brand new and have never once regretted it. You really can't go wrong either way in my opinion.

Ellik

Depends entirely on what your goals are. Both are great cars.

SVTeeshirt

Its hard to say, on paper Cobra is 12.90's and mach is 13.6s?

AJ06GT

It really does depend on your goals. If you want something fast as is with light mods, you're looking at the Cobra. If you're looking at something cheaper with less potential for modding and slower as stock, it's the Mach. However, if you want to dump some real money in, you're probably about even. To make a really fast strip car, the Mach will need a rebuilt engine and whatever supercharger or turbo or nitrous you want, and the Cobra will cost more to start, plus need a solid rear axle and whatever supercharger/turbo/nitrous upgrades you want, which I'd take a wild guess in saying would put them at pretty much the same cost. Just see what you want to do with it first.

Blownsvt

the cobra is the faster car out of the box for sure,and easier to mod. Seeing as alot of the machs a cathing the same price point as alot of the terminators i would go cobra for sure. easier and cheaper to swap in a live axle then to forge a motor. my.02.

CobraBob

Maybe which one you get might more depend on the deals you see. You'll pick up a Mach 1 for less money than a 2003/2004 Cobra. If you're looking to make at least 450rwhp with a minimal cash outlay then the Cobra is the way to go. With only an intake, exhaust, 2.90 pulley and tune I made 457rwhp and 480rwtq. And I personally love the look of the Cobra. Muscular without being flashy. One reason why I don't like the GT500. But you can't go wrong with the Mach 1. It is a great muscle car. Best of luck with your decision.

Oh, and as far as the Cobra's IRS maybe being a drawback at the track, while the solid rear might be easier to adjust to, a properly prepared (link follows) IRS will serve you well without you having to compromise on the IRS's advantages. Go to this page on my website and on the left side scroll down a bit to click on the Red Pill. http://stangshiftergaskets.com/2003_2004faqs.htm