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[Mustang11]

Hello all,

I’m relatively new to muscle cars and it’s time for me to upgrade my vehicle. I currently own a v6 challenger, it’s terribly slow and after test driving all three of the v8 (Camaro, Challenger, Mustang) I’m going the mustang route. Can anybody explain how do I get that low torque feeling that pushes you back in your seat? I felt it in the challenger and Camaro, but I only felt it one time in the mustang while in Second gear going about 40mph.

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[Sofa King]

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[maybemaybe]

I think its a combindation of weight and the high revving coyote that makes these cars lack that low end power feel. It completely baffles my mind how my friends old 3 valve mustang feels so responsive while my 21 a10 GT even with all that extra power, feels so muted. Different animals I suppose.

 

[packfan021488]

Pushrod style V8's found in the Challengers and Chargers have higher torque because they have a higher displacement (5.0L compared to 6.2L) the mopars have low down torque delivery because that's what works best with the old school push rod style. New stangs have DOHC VCT engines that rev to the moon and back so while the challengers and Chargers have that "throw your head back" torque the mustang will keep pulling on mopars even when thier torque has dropped off. Modern Mustangs are more sports cars akin to something BMW makes than an old school muscle car. All of those cars are great and fun but for me the refined nature and crazy long legs on the Mustangs make them more fun to drive daily. Also tuning (which isn't available yet for this model) should help with torque delivery hope this helps

 

[erocker]

Right gear at the right speed helps.

 

[Dena]

The engine runs well at lower RPMs but it wakes up somewhere around 2500 to 3000 RPMs. Both the Auto and 6 speed are spaced close enough that you can shift at 4000 to 5000 RPMs and get a good feel of acceleration. If you're pushing it, go for 6000 to 7000 RPMs but this engine likes to run and at lower RPMs, it says more, more, more.

 

[Vapor Blue GT]

As another member said it’s a small block v8 with smaller displacement. The low end trq isn’t available but you get higher rpm and a little more horsepower. Trq gets you off the starting line, horsepower gets you to the finish line.

 

[IFFV68]

Pushrod style V8's found in the Challengers and Chargers have higher torque because they have a higher displacement (5.0L compared to 6.2L) the mopars have low down torque delivery because that's what works best with the old school push rod style. New stangs have DOHC VCT engines that rev to the moon and back so while the challengers and Chargers have that "throw your head back" torque the mustang will keep pulling on mopars even when thier torque has dropped off. Modern Mustangs are more sports cars akin to something BMW makes than an old school muscle car. All of those cars are great and fun but for me the refined nature and crazy long legs on the Mustangs make them more fun to drive daily. Also tuning (which isn't available yet for this model) should help with torque delivery hope this helps

I believe torque has to do with gear ratio.
The 10-Speed comes with a 3:15 rear end.
The 6-Speed comes with a 3:55, but 3:73 are optional.
Back in the days everyone wanted to get the 4:11’s.
Things have changed for sure

 

[Zig]

Bore and stroke

 

[Baldilocks]

I believe torque has to do with gear ratio.
The 10-Speed comes with a 3:15 rear end.
The 6-Speed comes with a 3:55, but 3:73 are optional.
Back in the days everyone wanted to get the 4:11’s.
Things have changed for sure

You can opt for the 3:55 rear with the A10 GT. The Performance Pack is standard with 3:55 for the auto.

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