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Better performer, 03/04 Terminator or GT500
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<blockquote data-quote="Joes66Pony" data-source="post: 2200319" data-attributes="member: 28635"><p>In a straightline, no argument that the GT500 has the edge on the Terminator. Even though the Terminator is lighter, the GT500's extra 60 hp (390 vs. 450) makes up for it's extra fat. The Terminator has a power to weight ratio of 9.6:1 vs. the GT500's 8.56:1 (based on 3860 lbs).</p><p></p><p>When it comes to the twisties, the GT500, on paper should handle just as well as the Cobra. They both share the same front/rear balance of 57/43 (again, based on what's been said and read). To the Terminator's advantage is the IRS, the GT500's advantage is a much improved chassis. And while people point out that the 05 GT handles just as well or better than a 03 Cobra, you have to remember that the 05 GT has nearly perfect weight distibution plus it doesn't have an iron lump up front trying to keep you from turning. Whatever advantage the GT had is erased by the extra weight of the 5.4.</p><p></p><p>We'll see what the final specs are. In my opinion, I don't think it's the "leap" in improvement over the Terminator that people make it to be.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Joes66Pony, post: 2200319, member: 28635"] In a straightline, no argument that the GT500 has the edge on the Terminator. Even though the Terminator is lighter, the GT500's extra 60 hp (390 vs. 450) makes up for it's extra fat. The Terminator has a power to weight ratio of 9.6:1 vs. the GT500's 8.56:1 (based on 3860 lbs). When it comes to the twisties, the GT500, on paper should handle just as well as the Cobra. They both share the same front/rear balance of 57/43 (again, based on what's been said and read). To the Terminator's advantage is the IRS, the GT500's advantage is a much improved chassis. And while people point out that the 05 GT handles just as well or better than a 03 Cobra, you have to remember that the 05 GT has nearly perfect weight distibution plus it doesn't have an iron lump up front trying to keep you from turning. Whatever advantage the GT had is erased by the extra weight of the 5.4. We'll see what the final specs are. In my opinion, I don't think it's the "leap" in improvement over the Terminator that people make it to be. [/QUOTE]
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