Drove a '91 5.0

[HighRev87]

Since my want for a 99 GT is becoming more and more of a reality, I talked to a buddy at work with a 91 5.0. It has flowmasters (This car roars), new clutch, short shifter, and others modifications. He told me since I was a bit nervous about driving a stick, that He would let me drive his car around the parking lot. It instantly caught on to me. It was a #$%!ing wet dream. It took me a while to get the hang of it, but now i just love it. I cant wait until the power is in my hands (since manual - literally).

BTW i stalled once in 25 min of driving. Not bad for having never sat in the driver's seat of a manual car.

Im so excited I cant wait!

[sk82712]

They are fun to drive. I just bought a 98 gt 5 spd about 2 weeks ago. It's something to get used to. but that's also coming from someone who drove a 4-cyl auto front wheel drive honda prelude. The cars are about as opposite as you can get.

[HighRev87]

Same with me, my first car, very unfortunatly, is a fwd auto pontiac sunfire. I hate it. In order to accelerate in the sunfire, I need to fully push down the petal. While driving the stand, I was very bouncy in acceleration, because I wasnt used to the power...believe me, i'll get used to it

[SVTcobra306]

Compared to that 5.0 a '99 GT will cause your wet dream to have whiskeydick....

It's a heavier car with less torque.

[HighRev87]

True, but isnt it still faster? Not counting his car, im talking stock to stock.

[sk82712]

I don't actually know. I think the 5.0 engine makes more torque, but less HP i think, but doesnt' matter, 295 FT/LB of torque is enough for me.

[Muscletang]

The 5.0 has a little bit more torque I think but has a whole lot of it at idle. The 4.6 has to rev to get its torque and horse power. So, off the line the 5.0 will win. When the 4.6 revs up it'll pass the 5.0.

[HighRev87]

Originally Posted by Muscletang

The 5.0 has a little bit more torque I think but has a whole lot of it at idle. The 4.6 has to rev to get its torque and horse power. So, off the line the 5.0 will win. When the 4.6 revs up it'll pass the 5.0.

Kinda what I was expecting...
Thanks guys.

[SVTcobra306]

Originally Posted by Muscletang

The 5.0 has a little bit more torque I think but has a whole lot of it at idle. The 4.6 has to rev to get its torque and horse power. So, off the line the 5.0 will win. When the 4.6 revs up it'll pass the 5.0.

Looks good on paper, but not so in real life. Every time I drive a 4.6 powered 'Stang, I have to pop the hood afterwards to remind myself that it really is a V-8 under the hood, not a six. Supercharged 4.6's being the only exception...

[HighRev87]

I have never heard of a 5.0 beating a 99+ 4.6 stock to stock. Any sources?

[HighRev87]

I found the following information
The Following is 0-60 times followed by 1/4mile.
1999 Ford Mustang GT............5.5............14.1
1992 Ford Mustang LX 5.0.......6.2............14.8
1990 Ford Mustang LX 5.0.......6.4............14.9
(1991 Not Listed)


The Following is Horsepower followed by torque.
91 [email protected]@3200
99 Mustang [email protected]@4000

Sources: 0-60 times and 1/4 , 1999 HP/Torque, 1991 HP/Torque

[SVTcobra306]

Originally Posted by HighRev87

I have never heard of a 5.0 beating a 99+ 4.6 stock to stock. Any sources?

The street and track...Mags are FOS. Besides, those numbers still clearly show the 4.6's known lack of low-end.

I am by no means trying to talk you out of your dream car, I am just saying not to expect it to feel quite as powerful as a good ol' 5.0.

You also gotta remember the extra 400 lbs or so the '99 is lugging around...

[HighRev87]

Oh I understand fully, and never meant to sound like I was challenging you. Im sorry if I came off this way. I was just trying to clear things up. I also dont expect it to have the feel of a car with higher displacement, However It still has it's accelleration.

BTW: Mustang GT is no where near my "dream" car, It is more of my car I want in my price range.

[StangNut86]

[quote=HighRev87]
BTW i stalled once in 25 min of driving. Not bad for having never sat in the driver's seat of a manual car.
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the first manual car i drove was a '93 dodge shadow. i drove for at least an hour and stalled just once (toward the end, when i was tired). my mustang is an AOD now, but i'm getting the parts together and should have it converted by teh end of the month. can't wait =)

[HighRev87]

Well It actually as a typo i just noticed, I was out for 45 min. However, you still did much better, but I was kinda discouraged by hearing people say It was hard, but i caught on pretty well.