RCF vs 2015 Mustang GT
#46
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Mustang enthusiasts were wary of the IRS and ford has released a video yesterday show casing 3 vehicles...enjoy. Base model GT with the Roush supercharger 41K.....smoking Lambos and Ferraris
Mustang Video of all 3 cars in 1/4 mile run
Mustang Video of all 3 cars in 1/4 mile run
Of course, Ford ran those impressive times in that video. However, they were wearing full drag racing wheels and Hoosier drag racing slick tires plus some other small modifications. The trap speed of 116 mph is a good indicator of how it was all about off the line traction where it shaved off majority of its time.
Just about any car will shave off several tenths just by slapping Hoosier drag racing tires and wheels so I am not sure how that would compare against say, a stock RC-F.
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I'm exaggerating, but that's like comparing a Timex to a Rolex. They both tell time accurately and look great in appearance, but do you cross shop them? I suppose you can, but then it comes down to whether the difference in build quality, design, and attention to details are important to you. If you are prioritizing cost per performance and stats, then the Mustang fits the bill (Although the Mustang doesn't handle so well per the initial reviews, so RCF is probably the better overall performer anyway).
I guarantee that once you take a closer look, you'll clearly see where the extra 30k went. Devil is in the details.
I guarantee that once you take a closer look, you'll clearly see where the extra 30k went. Devil is in the details.
#48
I'm exaggerating, but that's like comparing a Timex to a Rolex. They both tell time accurately and look great in appearance, but do you cross shop them? I suppose you can, but then it comes down to whether the difference in build quality, design, and attention to details are important to you. If you are prioritizing cost per performance and stats, then the Mustang fits the bill (Although the Mustang doesn't handle so well per the initial reviews, so RCF is probably the better overall performer anyway).
I guarantee that once you take a closer look, you'll clearly see where the extra 30k went. Devil is in the details.
I guarantee that once you take a closer look, you'll clearly see where the extra 30k went. Devil is in the details.
#49
I'm exaggerating, but that's like comparing a Timex to a Rolex. They both tell time accurately and look great in appearance, but do you cross shop them? I suppose you can, but then it comes down to whether the difference in build quality, design, and attention to details are important to you. If you are prioritizing cost per performance and stats, then the Mustang fits the bill (Although the Mustang doesn't handle so well per the initial reviews, so RCF is probably the better overall performer anyway).
I guarantee that once you take a closer look, you'll clearly see where the extra 30k went. Devil is in the details.
I guarantee that once you take a closer look, you'll clearly see where the extra 30k went. Devil is in the details.
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#51
That being said, I'd MUCH prefer the RCF. Gorgeous car. I think the key thing people miss in the discussion is reliability.
I keep cars WAY past 100K miles as most of my money is tied up in the market and in my businesses. My current sports car is 10 years old. I make low six figures from my day job, but could never justify the cost of the R at this stage in my life. Once my businesses reach my day job in recurring consistent profits, I might buy a used one.
The question in my mind is will the Stang make it to 150k.....200k miles without major issues? If the answer was yes, I might prefer a used one instead.
#52
Putting aside everything, I would drive both cars first. Driving the Mustang would be a lot easier. Test driving an RC-F probably next to impossible for now, since it just came out.
Moving on, what's really more important to you? The fit and finish with Lexus is great, and the interior features are much nicer.
On the other hand, the Coyote motor has a slew of aftermarket performance mods already out and ready (Whipple, Vortec, Hellion TwinTurbo, headers, intakes, ECU.....you name it)
Cruising the Mustang forums for info may not be a bad idea either, check for major recalls and/or problems.
Moving on, what's really more important to you? The fit and finish with Lexus is great, and the interior features are much nicer.
On the other hand, the Coyote motor has a slew of aftermarket performance mods already out and ready (Whipple, Vortec, Hellion TwinTurbo, headers, intakes, ECU.....you name it)
Cruising the Mustang forums for info may not be a bad idea either, check for major recalls and/or problems.
#54
I know this is an old thread, but I can't help but comment on this sort of response. It's not about comparing them per se, it's about deciding whether it's worth $25,000 more. I'm a perfect example. I can afford to pay for a $70,000 car with no problem at all. But it's all about choices. The $25,000 can be used for other things, such as saving for retirement or using it for other practical things. But nobody ever said it's about deciding which is the better car.
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here is my $0.02 I have an 08' IS F and my friend let me drive his 14' Mustang GT. I know they are 2 seperate generations, but the difference was unreal. I grew up driving muscle cars, trucks and so forth. After 6 months of driving my F the fairly new GT felt like it was cheap, not to say it was a bad car, its just not a Lexus. It all depends on what you want in the long run. Do you want performance and aftermarket support at a reasonible cost, go Mustang. Do you want the refinement of a truely well built machine with the performance to boot, go with the RC F. Yah the Mustang will perform better, but as we all know the RC F will be heald to the same high standards that we have all come to know.
#56
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here is my $0.02 I have an 08' IS F and my friend let me drive his 14' Mustang GT. I know they are 2 seperate generations, but the difference was unreal. I grew up driving muscle cars, trucks and so forth. After 6 months of driving my F the fairly new GT felt like it was cheap, not to say it was a bad car, its just not a Lexus. It all depends on what you want in the long run. Do you want performance and aftermarket support at a reasonible cost, go Mustang. Do you want the refinement of a truely well built machine with the performance to boot, go with the RC F. Yah the Mustang will perform better, but as we all know the RC F will be heald to the same high standards that we have all come to know.
For example, RC-F did a 12.8 seconds while all the other three cars were in the 13s.
#57
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here is my $0.02 I have an 08' IS F and my friend let me drive his 14' Mustang GT. I know they are 2 seperate generations, but the difference was unreal. I grew up driving muscle cars, trucks and so forth. After 6 months of driving my F the fairly new GT felt like it was cheap, not to say it was a bad car, its just not a Lexus. It all depends on what you want in the long run. Do you want performance and aftermarket support at a reasonible cost, go Mustang. Do you want the refinement of a truely well built machine with the performance to boot, go with the RC F. Yah the Mustang will perform better, but as we all know the RC F will be heald to the same high standards that we have all come to know.
#58
Add the Roush supercharger to that 38K for a grand total of 44K and have a 600+ HP machine that will roast most vehicles on the road.
The forthcoming GT350 is coming and Ford is releasing full details on Nov 17 here is the video
#60
Hell if you want rareness, I suppose you can buy the La Ferrari, but again from what I've heard all 499 examples have been spoken for.
In regards to "exclusivity" I see plenty of IS350's on the road. I suppose if you want to move up into that category....exclusivity costs, what are you willing to pay for that right