Is Mustang better than Corvette?

The Corvette's Dominant Performance
The single most significant advantage the Corvette carries over the Mustang is in regards to performance and total output. The Corvette has always been, and continues to be, the most potent of all domestic sports cars.
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Is A Corvette faster than a Mustang?

Once they reach the end of the strip, it's revealed that the Corvette ultimately ends up being the winner with a finish time of 11.08 seconds and a 122.36 mph top speed. By comparison, the Mustang goes the same distance in 11.49 seconds and achieves a top speed of 120.16 mph.
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Which is better Mustang or Corvette?

With somewhat higher torque, the engine of the Chevrolet Corvette transmits a bit more power to the wheels than the Ford Mustang. The Chevrolet Corvette has less seating than the Ford Mustang, making the Ford Mustang the better choice if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
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Is the Mustang a competitor to the Corvette?

Ford doesn't really have a vehicle that competes with the Corvette. The Mustang is arguably a tier below it, while the GT, the Blue Oval's only other sports car, is a tier above.
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Is Mustang considered a luxury car?

The 2021 Mustang Mach-E is a luxury vehicle in every sense of the word. Despite that, prices start at around $42,000, and the most premium trim tops out at only $60,000.
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C7 Corvette or Mustang GT, what one should you buy? My take.



Why is Mustang so popular?

Yet another reason why the Mustang never lost its mojo is that it stayed true to its success formula. It was affordable compared to the other cool sports cars on the market at the time. And even after decades, it never priced itself unreasonably or brought in uncomfortable changes.
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Is Mustang a supercar or muscle car?

If there's an American muscle car that's made America proud, it's the Mustang GT500. It also breaks all stereotypes closely related to muscle cars - and this is where its supercar-like characteristics shine through!
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What is the most loved Mustang?

Top 8 Most Popular Ford Mustang Years
  • 1965 Shelby GT350. ...
  • 1967 Shelby GT500. ...
  • 1974 Mustang II. ...
  • 1979 Third-Generation Mustang. ...
  • 1968 Bullitt Mustang. ...
  • 1969 Boss 429. ...
  • 1980 Mustang Trio. ...
  • Best Mustang Year. There is a lot to consider in terms of what is considered the best Mustang year for the Fords Mustang series.
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Why are Corvettes not muscle cars?

Chevy Corvettes are sports cars – super lightweight with an aerodynamic design and fiberglass construction for that high-speed thrill. While muscle cars are focused on power, sports cars bank on speed. The Corvette is lightweight and refined – both features that do not match the description of muscle cars.
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Is Corvette or GT500 faster?

GT500 drag race, the Corvette is actually quickest to 60 mph, reaching it in 3.4 seconds (3.2 seconds with a 1-foot rollout). The GT500 is right behind, running to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds (3.4 seconds with a 1-foot rollout).
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Are Mustangs good quality cars?

Yes, the 2023 Mustang is a very good sports car. It comes with a selection of fantastic engines that range from a peppy and fuel-efficient turbo-four to a powerful V8. It also delivers spry handling and a supple ride.
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Is Corvette considered luxury?

The Chevrolet Corvette is a two-door, two-passenger luxury sports car manufactured and marketed by Chevrolet since 1953.
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Is owning a Corvette worth it?

It has all the qualities driving enthusiasts seek in a serious sports car. It's reliable, fast, and more luxurious than ever. Many drivers will also fall in love with the Corvette's more exotic appearance. While the Corvette is a top-rated vehicle, there are some potential dealbreakers to consider.
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Can a Corvette beat a Ferrari?

It's no surprise that the significantly more powerful Z06 beats the 458 in a straight line, with a 2.6-second run to 60 mph and a quarter-mile run of 10.5 seconds at 131 mph. But the Ferrari isn't far behind, as it reached the same trap speed in the quarter mile and was only 0.4 second behind in the run to 60 mph.
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Are Mustangs the fastest?

The new Ford Mustang GT500 is the quickest yet, but even with a horsepower advantage, its zero-to-60 time of 3.4 seconds is still slower than the Chevy Camaro ZL1. However, quarter-mile time comparisons show the GT500 beating both the ZL1 and the Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye.
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Is Mustang the fastest car?

The current Shelby Mustang GT500 is the fastest production Mustang ever made. It's also the most powerful street-legal Ford ever. In all of its almost 60 years of production, this is the pinnacle of Ford's performance and power.
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What is the baddest muscle car?

These Are The 10 Absolute Worst Muscle Cars Ever Made
  • 8 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
  • 7 1981 Mercury Capri.
  • 6 1975 Chevrolet Camaro.
  • 5 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2.
  • 4 1976 Ford Gran Torino.
  • 3 1978 Oldsmobile 4-4-2.
  • 2 1974 Pontiac GTO.
  • 1 1974 Ford Mustang King Cobra.
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Why do pilots drive Corvettes?

Mostly these were British sports cars like Triumphs, but there was a discernible propensity among some of these wannabe-space-pilots to buy up used 1950s Chevrolet Corvettes, too. They were fast, affordable, and gave them the sense of danger they so badly craved when they weren't undergoing their rigorous training.
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What is so special about Corvettes?

Known around the world as America's sports car, the Corvette exemplifies the definition of innovation. The Corvette is the world's longest-running, continuously produced passenger car. When the first Corvette rolled off the line over 60 years ago, it was born an icon. Corvette didn't always call Kentucky home, however.
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What is the average age of Mustang owners?

The median age of purchasers was 31, with more than 28% of the buyers younger than 25 years old, compared to age 42 for the median purchaser of the regular Ford car. 35% of Mustang buyers were single compared to 9% of typical Ford buyers.
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What year Mustang is best?

The Ford Mustangs We Loved (and Loved to Hate) in Each Generation
  • Best: GT350. ...
  • Gen 2 (1974–1978) Worst: Mustang II. ...
  • Best: Mustang II King Cobra (1978) ...
  • Gen 3 (1979–1993) Worst: 4.2-Liter V-8. ...
  • Best: Cobra R. ...
  • Gen 4 (1994–2004) Worst: V-6 Coupe. ...
  • Best: SVT Cobra. ...
  • Gen 5 (2005–2014) Worst: Base Model with V-6.
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What is the coolest Mustang?

Ranking The Coolest Ford Mustangs Ever Made
  • 8 1967 Mustang Shelby GT500.
  • 7 1968 Ford Mustang 428 Cobra Jet.
  • 6 2021 Mustang GT.
  • 5 2013 Shelby GT500.
  • 4 1964 ½ Mustang.
  • 3 1980 Mustang M81 McLaren.
  • 2 2016 Shelby GT350R.
  • 1 1969 Boss 429 Mustang.
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Are Mustangs used as police cars?

Special Service Package (“SSP”) Mustangs are the special factory-built Mustangs designed specifically for police use with most used by various states by the Highway Patrol. 1982 to 1993 SSP Fox-Body Mustangs were used by 32 states and other government agencies including the FBI, U.S. Post Office and the U.S. Air Force.
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What does GTO stand for?

GTO: Meaning And Origins

Grand Turismo Omolgato in Italian (Grand Touring Homologated in English) refers to road-racing vehicles. In this case, the additional “O” is added to denote that the cars produced are not one-offs with limited production and public sales.
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