Mustang or Vette?
Team Owner
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Gilbert AZ
headers are quicker and easier than clutch on vette. Overall much easier to work on because of normal tranny setup.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Nova Scotia
Before I bought my 2009 base corvette I took a 2017 mustang gt with performance package for a test drive. It was a nice car, but I definitely liked the corvette better. My biggest complaints about the mustang were the leather on the steering wheel felt really cheap, and more importantly, down low torque was honda like. But the mustang did sound really good, and the shifter was really smooth. Like others have said, I would try both before you buy.
Drifting
Joined: May 2012
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From: Gastonia North Carolina
Owning many of both to this day. The mustang is much less sophisticated of a car. The newer mustangs and camaro's have improved vastly one important component is the Independent rear which for the majority of both cars lives were solid axle. The independent aides in ride, comfort, and handling which the corvette has had since 63.
I'm (40) a Corvette enthusiast through and through, and honestly feel its an all around better, more enjoyable car regardless of automotive age.
Tell you like I tell my older brother (47) who himself owns several collectible cars, 3 of which are 69 camaro's. His wife owns a fox mustang she has had since new.
One day you'll grow up and leave the children's cars behind and get yourself an adult's car. (Corvette)
Moral of the story Mustangs are fun but they never have nor will they ever be in the same league of the Corvette.
I'm (40) a Corvette enthusiast through and through, and honestly feel its an all around better, more enjoyable car regardless of automotive age.
Tell you like I tell my older brother (47) who himself owns several collectible cars, 3 of which are 69 camaro's. His wife owns a fox mustang she has had since new.
One day you'll grow up and leave the children's cars behind and get yourself an adult's car. (Corvette)
Moral of the story Mustangs are fun but they never have nor will they ever be in the same league of the Corvette.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2016
Posts: 882
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From: Jacksonville FL
Before I bought my 2009 base corvette I took a 2017 mustang gt with performance package for a test drive. It was a nice car, but I definitely liked the corvette better. My biggest complaints about the mustang were the leather on the steering wheel felt really cheap, and more importantly, down low torque was honda like. But the mustang did sound really good, and the shifter was really smooth. Like others have said, I would try both before you buy.
Team Owner
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 24,035
Likes: 2,342
From: Gilbert AZ
Owning many of both to this day. The mustang is much less sophisticated of a car. The newer mustangs and camaro's have improved vastly one important component is the Independent rear which for the majority of both cars lives were solid axle. The independent aides in ride, comfort, and handling which the corvette has had since 63.
I'm (40) a Corvette enthusiast through and through, and honestly feel its an all around better, more enjoyable car regardless of automotive age.
Tell you like I tell my older brother (47) who himself owns several collectible cars, 3 of which are 69 camaro's. His wife owns a fox mustang she has had since new.
One day you'll grow up and leave the children's cars behind and get yourself an adult's car. (Corvette)
Moral of the story Mustangs are fun but they never have nor will they ever be in the same league of the Corvette.
I'm (40) a Corvette enthusiast through and through, and honestly feel its an all around better, more enjoyable car regardless of automotive age.
Tell you like I tell my older brother (47) who himself owns several collectible cars, 3 of which are 69 camaro's. His wife owns a fox mustang she has had since new.
One day you'll grow up and leave the children's cars behind and get yourself an adult's car. (Corvette)
Moral of the story Mustangs are fun but they never have nor will they ever be in the same league of the Corvette.
Safety Car
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From: Shelton, Connecticut
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
Due to wife's medical issues, I traded in my 13 GS MN6, vert in Sept.
for a 2017 Mustang GT vert.
Yes, the Corvette was a little faster and weighed less than the 17 GT.
That said, I have to say the Mustang is a better DD. Also, the Vette was my DD and we couldn't use it for trips or other rides if both of us wanted to go since my wife has problems getting in/out of the car.
I had 15 Corvettes in the last 43 years. Do I miss the Corvette? Yes, but, I am learning to live without it.
BTW, my first new car was a 1971 Mach 1, 351C with the 4 spd.
for a 2017 Mustang GT vert.
Yes, the Corvette was a little faster and weighed less than the 17 GT.
That said, I have to say the Mustang is a better DD. Also, the Vette was my DD and we couldn't use it for trips or other rides if both of us wanted to go since my wife has problems getting in/out of the car.
I had 15 Corvettes in the last 43 years. Do I miss the Corvette? Yes, but, I am learning to live without it.
BTW, my first new car was a 1971 Mach 1, 351C with the 4 spd.
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Racer
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From: Bel Air Maryland
Vette or Stang
Drifting
Joined: May 2012
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From: Gastonia North Carolina
Saying a 2013, or even a 2017 vette is less sophisticated than a 2018 mustang is laughable The mustang has WAY more technology. Dual injection, DOHC, adjustable cams, full digital dash that is adjustable, 10 speed transmission that shifts quicker and holds more power than the vette, mag ride, etc etc.
All the technology you speak of that Ford adopted some 20 years later.
Racer
Joined: Dec 2013
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From: Bel Air Maryland
Saying a 2013, or even a 2017 vette is less sophisticated than a 2018 mustang is laughable The mustang has WAY more technology. Dual injection, DOHC, adjustable cams, full digital dash that is adjustable, 10 speed transmission that shifts quicker and holds more power than the vette, mag ride, etc etc.
Team Owner
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Gilbert AZ
You’re comparing a daily-drive hotrod boytoy to a sportscar. It reality, there is no comparison. We’re also talking about which car is better suited to a 64 year old man, not some adolescent juvenile delinquent drag racer wannabe. My point ... keep things in perspective. The 2018 Mustang GT is undoubtedly a nice car ... for its intended audience,. It’s not, nor was it ever intended to be, a Corvette. Then again, neither is a Corvette a Mustang. Two totally different pieces of American automotive genius designed and intended for totally different markets, totally different drivers, in totally different stages of life.
Melting Slicks
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From: Miami Florida
Team Owner
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Gilbert AZ
Then again, you don't even really need headers on the stang. Can throw a paxton, converter, and fuel system and run 9s all day on factory untouched exhaust.
Melting Slicks
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From: Rochester NY
2018 C6 of Year Finalist
St. Jude Donor '10, '17
My buddy has a new GT350. It ain't no Vette, but it is an impressive car. Sounds awesome and drives great. He loves it. He has shown up at Watkins Glen a few times in it and it ran like champ in stock form except for racing pads. I was very impressed. He beat the hell out of it and it didn't flinch. Even though I favor Vette styling, I also enjoyed looking at it. Ford built a solid car.
He got his pony car *** handed to him on a platter of course, but that was expected.
He got his pony car *** handed to him on a platter of course, but that was expected.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: corpus christi Texas
You're a grown man, right? After all, you're 64 years old. Hopefully you've answered your own question. Corvettes are high performance sports cars intended for those who eat at the finest restaurants, drink the finest wines, send their kids to the best schools and universities, are living the American Dream and enjoy flaunting their success. Mustangs are pony cars intended for young American males seeking thrills, chase girls with tattoos, drink rock gut whiskey and dream about success.
Oh man!
