Mustang Vs Infiniti Vs Rx-8
05-27-2003, 07:26 AM
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On Car and Driver Television on TNN, they compared the Mustang SVT Cobra, Infiniti G35 Coupe and the Mazda RX-8. They put the 3 cars through a series of tests and then ranked them. What they were trying to compare was the top 3 new 4 seater sports cars. The following is how they ranked and what was said about each.
#3 - Mustang: Has 390hp, 390 lb.-ft. torque and is great for straight line speed but that is about it.
#2 - Infinit G35 Coupe: Didn't really say much about it but it beat out the mustang because it is well rounded in all areas.
#1 - Mazda RX-8: Most agile car of the 3; lightest at 2940 lbs. which is 700lbs. lighter than the mustang and 500lbs. lighter than the Infiniti. Weight distribution is 52% at front axle and 48$ at rear axle. Only has 159 lb-ft of torque. Scored a 10 in the fun to drive category.
They really loved the RX-8 and had a lot to say about it. They also really loved the mustang but it it wasn't as well rounded as the others.
Just thought someone out there may be interested in this.
Greg
#3 - Mustang: Has 390hp, 390 lb.-ft. torque and is great for straight line speed but that is about it.
#2 - Infinit G35 Coupe: Didn't really say much about it but it beat out the mustang because it is well rounded in all areas.
#1 - Mazda RX-8: Most agile car of the 3; lightest at 2940 lbs. which is 700lbs. lighter than the mustang and 500lbs. lighter than the Infiniti. Weight distribution is 52% at front axle and 48$ at rear axle. Only has 159 lb-ft of torque. Scored a 10 in the fun to drive category.
They really loved the RX-8 and had a lot to say about it. They also really loved the mustang but it it wasn't as well rounded as the others.
Just thought someone out there may be interested in this.
Greg
05-27-2003, 08:50 AM
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When I read this in the magazine, I had a hard time understanding the cars they chose. I can understand a comparison between the G35 and the RX-8, but why did they throw a Mustang in there? The backseat is nowhere close to usable, and it just isn't the same type of car. An SVT Cobra really isn't meant to be civil in any way, unlike the other two.
I think they should have used the G35, the RX-8, and find a 3 series BMW for kicks.
I think they should have used the G35, the RX-8, and find a 3 series BMW for kicks.
05-27-2003, 09:21 AM
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I wondered the same thing when I watched the show. They qualified things by saying they were testing the newest 4 seat sports cars. They also said that the back seats needed to be functional so I guess they felt that the Mustang's were.
Is there anything really special about the 3 series BMW? I think it would have gotten its *** completely handed to it by the other two cars.
Greg
Is there anything really special about the 3 series BMW? I think it would have gotten its *** completely handed to it by the other two cars.
Greg
05-27-2003, 09:31 AM
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They placed the mustang in because they had a rotory car, a V6 car, so they thought to throw in a V8 just to show that a rotor is better and to show us that if you want a real car, to buy a rotary
05-27-2003, 09:44 AM
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Nothing special about a BMW 3 series, other than I think it would have made a more interesting comparison. Back seat is nowhere close to usable in a Mustang, and I don't know how C&D neglected to notice. My mom has a Mustang and I pity the fool that has to sit back there on rare occasions.
