Mustang vs Lightning (Bang for the buck)
In an head to head, which is faster, a Mustang GT or a new Lightning? Does the Lightning really corner better? I find this hard to believe, is IRS on the Lightning or something? I need an unbiased opinion, hopefully from someone who's owned both.
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Mustang vs Lightning (Bang for the buck)
from all reports, the Lightning is quicker in the 1/4 than the Mustang GT (which is quicker than the Cobra, but that's another story.) The Mustang will out-corner and out-brake the Lightning 3200# v. 4800# and delivers twice the mileage for a lot less money. If you include some minor mods, to offset the price difference the Mustang will be as quick or quicker than the Lightning. But you cannot tow 5000# or haul 1500# with the Mustang.
Not bad-mouthing the Lightning in any sense. It is an awesome truck, but it is a truck and cannot be expected to run with a performance car in all aspects. You pays your money and you takes your choice. If money is no object (don't we all wish!) get a Lightning to tow the Mustang!! |
Mustang vs Lightning (Bang for the buck)
Take it from me there is a Mustang GT around that
has be me yet. My Lightning is quicker and it han- dles better. Yes I have done a few things to it but not that much. Even before the mods it should of been faster than the Mustang GT. You'd have more fun in a Lightning and the insurance is ALOT cheaper too! |
I have an 07 mustang gt and I just bought an 03 lightning. The lightning is faster then the mustang in stock form but you can easily pull 500hp out of the mustang by bolting on a supercharger. It's a toss up between the two. The mustang is a lot of fun to drive and handles better then the lightning but is not very practical. The lightning will beat the mustang in a drag race and can tow a boat. I drive the lightning back and forth to work and the mustang on the weekends or to chase girls. It would be very hard for me to pick between the two if I had to get rid of one. Also I am getting 21 mph in the mustang on 87 octane and the truck gets around 14 it looks like on premium.
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Originally Posted by StrangeRanger
(Post 73443)
from all reports, the Lightning is quicker in the 1/4 than the Mustang GT (which is quicker than the Cobra, but that's another story.) The Mustang will out-corner and out-brake the Lightning 3200# v. 4800# and delivers twice the mileage for a lot less money. If you include some minor mods, to offset the price difference the Mustang will be as quick or quicker than the Lightning. But you cannot tow 5000# or haul 1500# with the Mustang.
Not bad-mouthing the Lightning in any sense. It is an awesome truck, but it is a truck and cannot be expected to run with a performance car in all aspects. You pays your money and you takes your choice. If money is no object (don't we all wish!) get a Lightning to tow the Mustang!! haha great post! |
Originally Posted by bigblack302
(Post 6188723)
haha great post!
Stewart :-X05 |
:confused: How is it that people drag up posts this old? :confused:
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I figure they're reading old posts after doing a search, see a post that makes them wanna respond, but they don't look at the date so they don't realize how old a thread may be.
This deserves the ancient thread award. ;) :D http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g3...old_thread.jpg (photo not directed at anyone...just thought it was funny) Stewart |
Originally Posted by whoisthetrucknut
(Post 73441)
In an head to head, which is faster, a Mustang GT or a new Lightning? Does the Lightning really corner better? I find this hard to believe, is IRS on the Lightning or something? I need an unbiased opinion, hopefully from someone who's owned both.
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Originally Posted by Challenger08
(Post 6212898)
i "owned" both with my dodge ram 5.7 HEMI
Why don't you put that HEMI up against a real engine like a Powerstroke and then see who's owning who! |
Originally Posted by 73strokin
(Post 6213191)
Why don't you put that HEMI up against a real engine like a Powerstroke and then see who's owning who!
Not even the vaunted Viper powered SRT-10, with it's 8.3L V-10 engine, could consistently beat a Gen 2 Lightning, stock for stock, in the 1/4 mile. It came down to the driver (mainly, who was behind the wheel of the Dodge) a lot of times. Stewart |
Originally Posted by Stewart_H
(Post 6213480)
Don't worry, unless that Hemi of his has some serious aftermarket "go-fast" parts on it, he's full of the poo-poo.
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alright if y'all want to race a Powerstroke put it up against a Cummins not a gas....duh
oh and a roush f150 has a supercharger up against a stock hemi. don't you feel a little bad? |
yea... well ive killed some cummins in my powerstroke....
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Originally Posted by Dr. Dirt
(Post 6215292)
oh and a roush f150 has a supercharger up against a stock hemi. don't you feel a little bad?
For Challenger08 to simply post his hemi has "owned" a Gen 2 L, with nothing else to fill in the Grand Canyon of info regarding his vehicle, is bad. He's implying his Dodge Ram 5.7 hemi is stock, when there aint no way that's true, if in fact he's been able to beat a real Gen 2 L on the track. Stewart |
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