Why are mustangs faster?

jayscamaro · 08-09-2012, 03:58 AM

I know they weigh lighter, but is there any other reasons? My dad always asks me but I tell him idk since we both don't know about cars I turn to you guys, thanks

Ice Demon · 08-09-2012, 04:01 AM

Where did you hear this ford propaganda

jayscamaro · 08-09-2012, 04:05 AM

Lol I'm talking stock btw.

camarozzzz · 08-09-2012, 04:06 AM

Well from what I have read that new GT500? or Boss or whatever? Is supposed to give Camaro's a run for their money - I read this 3rd hand thought so its not quality info...I don't see a point in comparing who is faster though personally. I love all muscle cars.

jayscamaro · 08-09-2012, 04:12 AM

Oh I think I found it, gear ratios. Camaros are geared at 3.45 while mustangs are 3.55 and 3.73 from the factory.

camarozzzz · 08-09-2012, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jayscamaro

Oh I think I found it, gear ratios. Camaros are geared at 3.45 while mustangs are 3.55 and 3.73 from the factory.

Ya I think this is what I read about! Something regarding gear ratios.

Mutant Racer · 08-09-2012, 04:25 AM

Alot of people go to the track to answer this question once and for all and do you know what they find out?

There are so few real drivers and racing is harder than they thought and the debate forever rages on.

K32 Camaro · 08-09-2012, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jayscamaro

Oh I think I found it, gear ratios. Camaros are geared at 3.45 while mustangs are 3.55 and 3.73 from the factory.

I believe my stock gears are 3.27's. With the higher numbered gears the mustangs can run faster in the shorter runs such as a quarter mile as the 3.27's are more well rounded. (Ex. My buddies 2013mustang 5.0 pulls on me in 1st through 3rd and I pull on him in 4th through 6th.)

Also the 500+/- lbs is a huge advantage.

Not a big enough hp difference between the two. I can't think of anything else that makes a difference in them.

Stock base model vs stock base model there is only a tenth of a sencond difference in the quarter so it is completely a drivers race at that point.

matt55 · 08-09-2012, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jayscamaro

I know they weigh lighter, but is there any other reasons? My dad always asks me but I tell him idk since we both don't know about cars I turn to you guys, thanks

Yes there lighter with about the same whp = faster

grocerygetter · 08-09-2012, 10:41 AM

power to weight ratio and gearing...that's it. Simple math really.

Deki · 08-09-2012, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by K32 Camaro

I believe my stock gears are 3.27's. With the higher numbered gears the mustangs can run faster in the shorter runs such as a quarter mile as the 3.27's are more well rounded. (Ex. My buddies 2013mustang 5.0 pulls on me in 1st through 3rd and I pull on him in 4th through 6th.)

Also the 500+/- lbs is a huge advantage.

Not a big enough hp difference between the two. I can't think of anything else that makes a difference in them.

Stock base model vs stock base model there is only a tenth of a sencond difference in the quarter so it is completely a drivers race at that point.

I thought the weight difference was only 250-300lbs?

derklug · 08-09-2012, 11:30 AM

^Mullet option adds alot.

Nvincent4708 · 08-09-2012, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by derklug

^Mullet option adds alot.

great a ford fanboiii on this site.

gonna talk down on us just because they can..

go join yellowbullet and start that stuff.

Bob Cosby · 08-09-2012, 11:47 AM

M6 Mustang GT's come standard with 3.31 differential gears. A6 come standard with 3.15 differential gears. 3.55 and 3.73 gears are optional. However, both the M6 and A6 transmissions are geared more aggressively than the trannies in the SS. Here are the M6 ratios:

First 3.66
Second 2.43
Third 1.69
Fourth 1.32
Fifth 1.00
Sixth 0.65

And here are the A6:

First 4.17
Second 2.34
Third 1.52
Fourth 1.14
Fifth 0.87
Sixth 0.69

So, as grocerygetter said, it is essentially weight and gearing.

08-09-2012, 03:58 AM	#1
jayscamaro Banned Drives: 2012 camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: queens new york Posts: 349	Why are mustangs faster? I know they weigh lighter, but is there any other reasons? My dad always asks me but I tell him idk since we both don't know about cars I turn to you guys, thanks

08-09-2012, 04:01 AM	#2
Ice Demon Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,098 View My Garage	Where did you hear this ford propaganda __________________ Mods: "Cam Only"

08-09-2012, 10:41 AM	#10
grocerygetter instigator Drives: 2020 6.2 Trail Boss, 2022 XC90 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 72034 Posts: 3,979 View My Garage	power to weight ratio and gearing...that's it. Simple math really. __________________ -John S.

08-09-2012, 11:30 AM	#12
derklug Drives: 12 Boss 302 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi Posts: 1,369	^Mullet option adds alot. __________________ The biggest mistakes in life come when you know exactly what you are doing.

08-09-2012, 04:05 AM	#3
jayscamaro Banned Drives: 2012 camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: queens new york Posts: 349	Lol I'm talking stock btw.

08-09-2012, 04:06 AM	#4
camarozzzz Drives: Blue Join Date: May 2012 Location: WA Posts: 1,338	Well from what I have read that new GT500? or Boss or whatever? Is supposed to give Camaro's a run for their money - I read this 3rd hand thought so its not quality info...I don't see a point in comparing who is faster though personally. I love all muscle cars.

08-09-2012, 04:12 AM	#5
jayscamaro Banned Drives: 2012 camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: queens new york Posts: 349	Oh I think I found it, gear ratios. Camaros are geared at 3.45 while mustangs are 3.55 and 3.73 from the factory.

08-09-2012, 04:25 AM	#7
Mutant Racer Drives: 2015 2LT Torch Red C7 Stingray Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,807 View My Garage	Alot of people go to the track to answer this question once and for all and do you know what they find out? There are so few real drivers and racing is harder than they thought and the debate forever rages on.

08-09-2012, 11:47 AM	#14
Bob Cosby Drives: 2010 Vette Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 572	M6 Mustang GT's come standard with 3.31 differential gears. A6 come standard with 3.15 differential gears. 3.55 and 3.73 gears are optional. However, both the M6 and A6 transmissions are geared more aggressively than the trannies in the SS. Here are the M6 ratios: First 3.66 Second 2.43 Third 1.69 Fourth 1.32 Fifth 1.00 Sixth 0.65 And here are the A6: First 4.17 Second 2.34 Third 1.52 Fourth 1.14 Fifth 0.87 Sixth 0.69 So, as grocerygetter said, it is essentially weight and gearing.