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FORD MUSTANG V6
Remember when a V8 wasn't deemed necessary for the BMW M3? Those times can be remembered fondly. Look back to the moment when a smooth inline-six was considered downright lovely in a Jaguar XJ; no V8 required. Do you recall the moment when you first noticed the 4-cylinder turbo in the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo FQ-400 was wanting for power? There was no such moment.
Times, they are a'changin'. He who loveth not a good V8 is sneered upon in the automotive enthusiast world. But at GoodCarBadCar.net, he who accepts not a V6 with V8-like power and V6 efficiency lacks logic and understanding. The 2011 Ford Mustang, like the 2010 Ford Mustang before it, is casually handsome, like a perfect pair of jeans and a crisp white t-shirt. Tucked and trimmed in all the rear's right places with a menacing front end and a low-slung stance, the latest Mustang's exterior speaks loudly. Fortunately, for the first time in history, the V6 Mustang is not a disappointment. Powerful enough to reduce the intensity of V8 GT fantasies, the Ford Mustang V6 is now the smart choice.
No other car this cheap is this powerful and economical. This is the entry-level Mustang, remember, the one regular people can afford. You could have a 4-cylinder Honda Accord or... this. You could have a Toyota Prius or... this. You could have a heavily-optioned Ford Fiesta SES or... this, a muscle car with more than 300 horsepower and more than 30 miles per gallon.
Engines: 305 horsepower; 280 lb-ft of torque froma 3.7L V6
Base USD/CAD Price: $22,145 / $22,999
City Fuel Economy: 19 miles per gallon
The Old GT: Before Ford replaced the Mustang GT's 4.6L V8 with the stonkin' 5.0L V8 in the 2011 model year, the 4.6L Ford Mustang GT was making 315 horsepower. That meant the 2010 Ford Mustang GT was pushing around 11 pounds with every horsepower. The new, much less expensive 2011 Ford Mustang V6's power-to-weight ratio is only 2.4 ounces worse than the brutish V8's.
Sales Stats: In Canada, not a traditionally strong sporty car buying market, the Mustang finished off the Chevrolet Camaro with months to spare in 2010. In fact, through ten months of 2010, Ford Mustang sales were up 21.9% on the Camaro. South of the border, the Camaro had pulled out in front early on in the year, forcing the Mustang into second place. The trend reversed in October, however, with Mustang sales up 11% to 5317 and Camaro sales down 38% to 5013.
- 2010 Ford Mustang Teaser Shot No12: The Powerdome
To be frank, we're running out of words to describe Ford's slow striptease tactic on the 2010 Mustang. Plus it's getting pretty boring lately as after the gearbox knob Ford released yet another petty picture, this time of the muscle-car's...
- 2010 Ford Mustang Teaser Shot No11: The Shift Knob
For apparent reasons, we're not even going to get in the process of describing Ford's latest teaser picture of the 2010 Mustang. Hopefully, the remaining five teaser photos that are due to be released by November 19, the day that Ford officially...
- Watch 2015 Ford Mustang Gt Video Review - Alex On Autos
The V6-engined 2015 Ford Mustang is one of North America's current sports car bargains. Yes, we said sports car. But if you want a Mustang with performance-enhancing options, you'll need to pony up for the EcoBoost-powered Mustang. And then...
- Sporty Car Sales And Premium Sporty Car Sales In America - 2010 Year End
2010 will not be a year soon forgotten by lovers of the Chevrolet Camaro. Finding 81,299 U.S. buyers was one thing, doing so at the expense of the Ford Mustang is another. Ah, but here's the good news for Ford Mustang lovers. Mustang sales were up...
- Price Comparison Of Every Mustang, Camaro, And Challenger
Pony cars, or muscle cars if you prefer, are selling rather well of late. What better time is there to buy a sporty new American car than in the lead-up to the summer of 2010, as the American automotive industry reinvigorates itself, when the deals and...
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The Good 12 v4.0 Part 6 - Ford Mustang V6
FORD MUSTANG V6
No other car this cheap is this powerful and economical. This is the entry-level Mustang, remember, the one regular people can afford. You could have a 4-cylinder Honda Accord or... this. You could have a Toyota Prius or... this. You could have a heavily-optioned Ford Fiesta SES or... this, a muscle car with more than 300 horsepower and more than 30 miles per gallon.
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Engines: 305 horsepower; 280 lb-ft of torque froma 3.7L V6
Base USD/CAD Price: $22,145 / $22,999
City Fuel Economy: 19 miles per gallon
The Old GT: Before Ford replaced the Mustang GT's 4.6L V8 with the stonkin' 5.0L V8 in the 2011 model year, the 4.6L Ford Mustang GT was making 315 horsepower. That meant the 2010 Ford Mustang GT was pushing around 11 pounds with every horsepower. The new, much less expensive 2011 Ford Mustang V6's power-to-weight ratio is only 2.4 ounces worse than the brutish V8's.
Sales Stats: In Canada, not a traditionally strong sporty car buying market, the Mustang finished off the Chevrolet Camaro with months to spare in 2010. In fact, through ten months of 2010, Ford Mustang sales were up 21.9% on the Camaro. South of the border, the Camaro had pulled out in front early on in the year, forcing the Mustang into second place. The trend reversed in October, however, with Mustang sales up 11% to 5317 and Camaro sales down 38% to 5013.
The Good 12
Audi Q5 - Buick Enclave - Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon
Fiat 500 - Ford F-150 - Infiniti G25
Jeep Wrangler - Nissan Juke - Porsche Boxster Spyder
Fiat 500 - Ford F-150 - Infiniti G25
Jeep Wrangler - Nissan Juke - Porsche Boxster Spyder
Porsche Cayenne - Toyota Venza
The Bad 8
The Bad 8
Acura ZDX - BMW 5-Series GT- BMW X6
Honda Accord Crosstour - Lexus HS250h
Lincoln MKT - Nissan Leaf - Nissan Versa Sedan
Honda Accord Crosstour - Lexus HS250h
Lincoln MKT - Nissan Leaf - Nissan Versa Sedan
Rules & Nominees
- 2010 Ford Mustang Teaser Shot No12: The Powerdome
To be frank, we're running out of words to describe Ford's slow striptease tactic on the 2010 Mustang. Plus it's getting pretty boring lately as after the gearbox knob Ford released yet another petty picture, this time of the muscle-car's...
- 2010 Ford Mustang Teaser Shot No11: The Shift Knob
For apparent reasons, we're not even going to get in the process of describing Ford's latest teaser picture of the 2010 Mustang. Hopefully, the remaining five teaser photos that are due to be released by November 19, the day that Ford officially...
- Watch 2015 Ford Mustang Gt Video Review - Alex On Autos
The V6-engined 2015 Ford Mustang is one of North America's current sports car bargains. Yes, we said sports car. But if you want a Mustang with performance-enhancing options, you'll need to pony up for the EcoBoost-powered Mustang. And then...
- Sporty Car Sales And Premium Sporty Car Sales In America - 2010 Year End
2010 will not be a year soon forgotten by lovers of the Chevrolet Camaro. Finding 81,299 U.S. buyers was one thing, doing so at the expense of the Ford Mustang is another. Ah, but here's the good news for Ford Mustang lovers. Mustang sales were up...
- Price Comparison Of Every Mustang, Camaro, And Challenger
Pony cars, or muscle cars if you prefer, are selling rather well of late. What better time is there to buy a sporty new American car than in the lead-up to the summer of 2010, as the American automotive industry reinvigorates itself, when the deals and...