On the Mustang fence....
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On the Mustang fence....
I really like the Mustang, and favor the idea of a V6/mt and modding... But why oh why is the 4.0L so low tech? Even the "new" Taurus gets more hp and torque numbers than a V6 Mustang. Is anything changing for the 08MY and the V6??
#2
RE: On the Mustang fence....
well we make about the same torque as the duratec in the taurus/edge but alot earlier in the rpm band. This gives the car a more "muscle" feel. Plus the mustang is quite a bit cheaper than the taurus...3,000 bucks cheaper. And if they put a 260hp duratec in the base model, almost nobody would buy a gt. The mustang is just as fast, and has more mod potential. Im sure within the next few years though ford will switch over to a new drivetrain for the base model to keep up with the camaro though.
#3
RE: On the Mustang fence....
ORIGINAL: Z_Zero
I really like the Mustang, and favor the idea of a V6/mt and modding... But why oh why is the 4.0L so low tech? Even the "new" Taurus gets more hp and torque numbers than a V6 Mustang. Is anything changing for the 08MY and the V6??
I really like the Mustang, and favor the idea of a V6/mt and modding... But why oh why is the 4.0L so low tech? Even the "new" Taurus gets more hp and torque numbers than a V6 Mustang. Is anything changing for the 08MY and the V6??
#5
RE: On the Mustang fence....
ORIGINAL: azstanglover
The 4.0 had tons of potential. Just look at what people on this forum and others are doing with them.
Get the Mustang, you won't be sorry.
The 4.0 had tons of potential. Just look at what people on this forum and others are doing with them.
Get the Mustang, you won't be sorry.
I'm right on the fence of purchasing.... Decisions, decisions! I really like the orange, but then again, the darker red is attractive in its own right. Decisions, decisions....
#6
RE: On the Mustang fence....
If you're going to compare to a dual OHC import use the GT as your base of comparison; it's still cheaper than it's competition (Infiniti G35, Nissan 350Z, Subaru WRX, etc...) The 4.0 Mustang is a good $10k cheaper than those cars; compare on price not engine size, thats what determines class of car. The 4.0 isn't low tech, it's just old tech.
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RE: On the Mustang fence....
ORIGINAL: Tubra
Get the Mustang, you won't regret it a single bit.
Get the Mustang, you won't regret it a single bit.
#9
RE: On the Mustang fence....
Actually, I'm going to make the plunge and go for her. I shouldn't say this, but I used to work at Ford and I used to have the inside scoop on the S197 long before it ever hit the streets. It kind of sucks now to be on the outside and wondering what the 08MY will bring... There are rumors of a new V6 that I am hearing now. If nothing changes on the V6, I'm picking up a discounted 07MYV6 Pony Package... If they change the 6 cylinder, then...? I may have to wait.
Actually I am not impressed by those imports that I mentioned. There's just so few cars on the market now that are "sports" cars and whats there are rice burners that may drive nice, but have no backbone to them. My fiance isn't going to let me plunk down the coins on a GT, but I can always piece meal together a coolV6.
Acutally, now I'm wondering what the difference is in the heads between the Explorer andMustang than the Explorer picks up an extra 15or so in the torque department. Would thatbe a simple bolt on for someextra torque? Hmm... Need to check into that...
Actually I am not impressed by those imports that I mentioned. There's just so few cars on the market now that are "sports" cars and whats there are rice burners that may drive nice, but have no backbone to them. My fiance isn't going to let me plunk down the coins on a GT, but I can always piece meal together a coolV6.
Acutally, now I'm wondering what the difference is in the heads between the Explorer andMustang than the Explorer picks up an extra 15or so in the torque department. Would thatbe a simple bolt on for someextra torque? Hmm... Need to check into that...