BRZ vs Mustang - Here is the review the haters have been waiting for.

[Subie]

Originally Posted by carbonBLUE

would this v8 suffice

sorry off topic i know :P

Nice...he's got a Toyota/Lexus 1UZ-FE in there!

[serialk11r]

Originally Posted by brufleth

I wonder if the Mustang could have kept up on a tighter track. We already know it'll go faster in a straight line.

I wouldn't be surprised if it can, since the Mustang has much stickier tires.

I have no idea just how "performance" "ultra high performance" "max performance" and "touring" (all summer) compare in terms of grip but seeing how they gave so many different designations, I'm guessing the difference between "touring" and "max performance" is quite big. It makes me wonder why they couldn't have picked say, a "performance" designated tire (which do come in LRR by the way), because the truth is numbers do sell cars and when you have zero traits coming out on top when looking at a spec sheet, it makes a very hard sell...if you have lateral grip being higher than the competitors, at least that's something to brag about, and it helps make a case for the lightweight + low design philosophy.

[#87]

In the same way the 86 sacrifices in some areas to give exceptional handling, the Mustang sacrifices to give a "big engine". It comes down to what you are looking for in your sport coupe. In the under 30k range you can't have it all.

[DarkSunrise]

Originally Posted by #87

In the same way the 86 sacrifices in some areas to give exceptional handling, the Mustang sacrifices to give a "big engine". It comes down to what you are looking for in your sport coupe. In the under 30k range you can't have it all.

I will add, if you buy a Mustang, get the 5.0 GT. Although you make the same compromises (inherent weight and size of the S197 chassis), you get the full benefit as well.

[SUB-FT86]

This is a perfect example of preferences in this review. The Stang sounded like the better daily driver(280lbft of tq/softer suspension setting) and the BRZ sounded like the better track car(better suspension/smaller nimbler feel) despite being slower. It has always been this way with small sports coupe vs medium-big sized sports coupes. If I lived in that kind of area where Angus was driving it would be the BRZ and no other car to choose from.

[Blaaaack-BRZ]

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PosMake / ModelTimeYearPower (hp) / Weight (kg)Driven by1.Nissan GT-R1:20.25 '11530 / 1736Randy Pobst2.Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Z07 Package1:20.43 '11512 / 1394Randy Pobst3.Ferrari 458 Italia1:22.30 '09570 / 14854.Ford Mustang Shelby GT5001:23.48 '10558 / 1712Randy Pobst5.Chevrolet Corvette ZR11:23.87 '08647 / 15306.Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Z07 Package1:24.28 '11512 / 13947.Nissan GT-R1:25.09 '08479 / 17408.BMW M3 Competition Package1:25.47 '10426 / 16179.Ford Mustang Boss 302 LS1:26.10 '12443 / 165210.Audi R8 4.2 FSI quattro1:26.92 '06420 / 156011.Porsche Boxster Spyder1:27.10 '10320 / 127512.Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport C61:27.29 '10436 / 154213.BMW M31:27.67 '07420 / 161914.Ford Mustang GT 5.01:27.76 '11412 / 164815.Nissan 370Z1:28.30 '09330 / 158316.Porsche Cayman S1:28.91 '05295 / 140617.Shelby GT5001:29.04 '06507 / 180718.Cadillac CTS-V1:29.20 '05406 / 170419.Porsche 911 Carrera1:29.25 '04325 / 139520.Lotus Elise SC1:29.49 '08217 / 91321.Mercedes C 63 AMG1:29.50 '07457 / 177222.Mercedes E63 AMG1:29.60 '09525 / 176523.Chevrolet Corvette C5 Z061:30.35 '03385 / 143024.Chevrolet Corvette Z061:30.35 '02411 / 141425.BMW M51:30.40 '05507 / 184826.Porsche 911 Turbo1:30.69 '06480 / 158527.Ford Mustang V61:30.90 '11309 / 157128.Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X SE1:31.40 '11295 / 1519Roger Yasukawa29.Ford GT1:31.57 '04550 / 153830.Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X MR1:31.60 '08295 / 158531.Tesla Roadster Sport1:32.10 0289 / 123832.Mitsubishi Lancer GSR Evo X1:32.50 '07299 / 162633.Acura NSX1:32.59 '04290 / 142434.Acura TL Type S1:32.88 '07290 / 166635.Nissan NISMO 350Z S-Tune1:33.87 '04300 / 146536.Subaru Impreza WRX STI1:34.10 '07300 / 152737.Lexus LS 4601:38.31 '06381 / 194538.Cadillac CTS 3.6 V61:40.05 '08311 / 1798

[SUB-FT86]

Originally Posted by #87

In the same way the 86 sacrifices in some areas to give exceptional handling, the Mustang sacrifices to give a "big engine". It comes down to what you are looking for in your sport coupe. In the under 30k range you can't have it all.

Agreed. Both cars have sacrifices. It depends on which compromise you can live with.

[Hanzo]

Interesting lap time between the FRS and BRZ on the same track, same driver but different days.

BRZ: 1:30.32
FRS: 1:31.15

[DarkSunrise]

Originally Posted by justaquestion

First off, how does a review on a v6 assure you against a GT? And the 2011+ GT's are completely new cars than anything 2010 and below. I would say that the 2011+ GT's with the performance package and Brembos are tied for first as the BEST performance car you can buy under 90k. They shit on Evos, STIs, M3s, you name it and the mustang romps on it, HARD.

Damn dude, read what the guy wrote.

I really appreciated this review since I was considering a Mustang GT instead of the BRZ. This video really reassured me that I made the right choice with the BRZ. I drove 2 different 2008 model Mustang GTs (One Bullitt and a standard GT), and thought they were good, but they felt really huge and too comfortable for a small guy like me (5'8", 130 lbs). I was curious about whether the newer Mustangs were any different, sounds like they aren't. I want the BRZ to feel similar to a Mini Cooper S or Lotus Elise, light, nimble and snug. Based on this review and others, sounds like the BRZ is what I was hoping it to was.

How will going with a V8 instead of a V6 make the Mustang feel any smaller, lighter, or more agile? The problem is the chassis, not the engine.

[brufleth]

Originally Posted by justaquestion

V6 Mustang is faster than an STI on a track... Makes me lawl

I'd be interested in the video of the STI lap.

[SUB-FT86]

Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

Yeah. Over 100 horsepower worth only a second and a half.

Yeah but also that 105 hp comes with 750 lbs of extra weight.

[armythug]

That was a damn nice review. Both cars are very nice. sounded unbiased. I'm really starting to believe the hype of the 86/BRZ. I'm sure it will be a very fun car to drive.

[Sport-Tech]

Originally Posted by Hanzo

Interesting lap time between the FRS and BRZ on the same track, same driver but different days.

BRZ: 1:30.32
FRS: 1:31.15

Wouldn't read too much into that, Randy seemed to be hooning the FR-S a bit at times, no doubt increased the lap time.

[SUB-FT86]

I realize everybody see's only the 105 hp difference but fails to see the 750 lb difference also. 1.5 seconds is good considering the P2W ratio but I would never get a Stang.