EVO MR FQ400 vs. Corvette Z06 vs. Mustang Cobra R

[3000ways]

Just how good is the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR FQ400? This car is considered the ultimate EVO, coming from the factory with 400+ HP. We all know about the Corvette Z06 and what it can do, no stock EVO VIII could compare to a Corvette Z06 stock for stock, until now. Another great american car is the 2000 Ford Mustang Cobra R, would the EVO MR FQ400 destroy the Cobra R? Which is best, the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR FQ400 or the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 or the 2000 Ford Mustang Cobra R?

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR FQ400
2.0L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder
405HP@6800RPM
355TQ@5000RPM
6-Speed Manual
AWD

vs.

2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
5.7L 8-Cylinder
405HP@6000RPM
400TQ@4800RPM
6-Speed Manual
RWD

vs.

2000 Ford Mustang Cobra R
5.4L 8-Cylinder
385HP@6250RPM
385TQ@4250RPM
6-Speed Manual
RWD

[kman10587]

I gotta go with the Evo on this one. As quick as the Z06 is, that Evo is just too crazy.

[thecackster]

EVO... and it's CHEAPER

[M3FordBoy]

Originally Posted by thecackster

EVO... and it's CHEAPER

Ya, being that the FQ 400 cost like $82,000 it is definately not cheaper and only sold in Europe.I don't think it comes from the factory like that. Does Mitsubishi acually make it? I thought a company in Europe buys them and then modifies them.

[BP2K2Max]

i voted evo. that car is insane. that damn car makes almost as much hp per liter as my whole engine makes.

[Mtang36]

I vote evo too... 3.5 secs 0-60. Porsche Carrera GT 3.8 secs 0-60. The evo's fast, nimble, it can do 4 to 1 wheel drive.... just too crazy.

[3000ways]

Originally Posted by M3FordBoy

Ya, being that the FQ 400 cost like $82,000 it is definately not cheaper and only sold in Europe.I don't think it comes from the factory like that. Does Mitsubishi acually make it? I thought a company in Europe buys them and then modifies them.

That $82,000 is high, but all cars in the UK are much more expensive than what they would cost here in the United States. The Corvette price tag in the the UK is also around $80,000, so in reality, the two cars cost relatively the same.

[M3FordBoy]

Ya, but i'm sure that is because they have to ship the Corvettes over there. The Evo is a great car, but for $47,000 you can get a 601hp '04 Mustang Cobra with all Cobra R suspension and other goodies. It is a package that can be ordered on the last of Cobras for the year. And will do 0-60mph in 3.9 and the 1/4mile in 11.9 seconds.

[kman10587]

Ya, but i'm sure that is because they have to ship the Corvettes over there.

No, England just charges ridiculously high taxes on imports to protect their own economy.

[3000ways]

Originally Posted by M3FordBoy

Ya, but i'm sure that is because they have to ship the Corvettes over there. The Evo is a great car, but for $47,000 you can get a 601hp '04 Mustang Cobra with all Cobra R suspension and other goodies. It is a package that can be ordered on the last of Cobras for the year. And will do 0-60mph in 3.9 and the 1/4mile in 11.9 seconds.

They have to ship the EVO too... Plus as was just mentioned England has very high taxes, the cost of living is much more expensive there than it is here.

[chevydrummer76]

why dont you put the 2005 z06 in here instead....isn't it supposed to have 520 hp....and as fars as looks the evo has nothin on the vette

[3000ways]

Two Reason why the 2006 Z06 isn't there, first reason is because not enough information is avaliable about that car, and second I wanted the cars to have similiar HP numbers. That's why I don't have a Viper in the comparison.

[Mtang36]

are we comparing looks as well? Or just performance?

[drunken monkey]

....how about quality?

[Kurtdg19]

As far as subjective styling points go, Z06 all the way. The Evo doesn't have the sleek sporty style that I like, and neither does the Cobra.

Performance wise the Evo is going to have to get the nod. The old Evo VIII has proven its solid backing numbers, and I wouldn't expect the FQ400 to be anything different.

To bad it isn't offered in US, and chances are if it were, it would be watered down a bit. Gas sucks here, and it would more than likely have to change a bit to compensate.

The price of a new C6 in UK is around 40,000 pounds so I couldn't see an older Z06 worth more than that. 46,999 pounds for the FQ400 would make it cost $13,000 more than a C6. For cars that are both bargains for what you get, is it worth the extra dough? (what do you guys think?) Of coarse this isn't all about value, so I'll leave that where it is.

At the end of the day I would still rather drive the Z06, but hey, thats just the way I like my sports cars!

The Cobra R is a worthy note, but I think it would still fall slightly short of the Z06, and a bit behind the FQ400. This doesn't mean its not a good car, its just not my cup of tea.