Re: The 6-cyl Mustang is a dog

RichA wrote:
> On 5 Jul 2005 17:39:30 -0700, NoOption5L@xxxxxxx wrote:

> >RichA wrote:
> >> Terrible performance for a six in this day
> >> and age. Ford has clearly decided to not take
> >> the Japanese route and provide real power
> >> (I don't even believe the current rating for the
> >> 6 at all) only to the V8.

> >The 6 delivers performance comparable to early the 5-ohs cars of 20
> >years ago, and the early 4.6 cars. Low 90 mph trap speeds for a base
> >model that retail for under $20Gs is pretty damn good.

> >If you're not satisfied with that answer, then realize the sales of all
> >those less horsepowered, lower cost, 6-cylinders are helping finance
> >the V8s we all want to own.

> The V6 in Canada is $23k
> The V8 in Canada is $36k.

> It's not subsidizing anything.

A higher horsepower base model would likely cost additional dollars and
lower fuel economy numbers -- two things that may cause some entry
level buyers to look elsewhere. Fewer overall sales means, higher
prices for the rest.

> Lets be realistic here; The Ford Mustang uses old, long paid-for technology.

You mean the 4.6 that continues to get refined/improved? The one and
only component I can think of is the solid axle.

> It's practically the only car you can "update" from time to time with minimal > cost, especially the engines. Cubic inches and not technology drives it's
> power, so the idea that there is some cost involved such as would be the cost
> to develop a 3L Acura V6 putting out 270hp is a bit silly.

How much horsepower do you feel the base model needs? It already has
210... so what, 260-280...? And then the GT will need... 325-350?

Patrick
'93 Cobra
'03 Focus ZX3


> -Rich
> >Patrick
> >'93 Cobra
> >'03 Focus ZX3

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