05/06 Mustang GT Vs. 96-98 Cobra

[NasteeNate]

I just wanted to know from some SVTper's that which mustang you think will win consider the facts...Oh yeah Stock for Stock!!

1996-98 SVT Cobra:
Engine Displacement....4.6L 281cid DOHC Modular
Compression Ratio.......9.85:1
Horsepower...............305 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque......................300 lbs-ft @ 4800 rpm
Transmission..............Borg Warner T45 Five speed
Rear end.................. 8.8" Solid axle 3.27:1 ratio w/Traction Lock
Curb weight...............3,439 lbs.

05/06 Mustang GT:
Engine Type...................aluminum alloy single overhead cam 24-valve V8
Engine Size....................4.6 liters / 281 cu. in.
Horsepower....................300 @ 5750 rpm
Torque (lb-ft).................320 @ 4500 rpm
Transmission..................5-speed manual
Wheelbase / Length........107.1 in. / 188.0 in.
Curb Weight...................3483 lbs.
Pounds Per Horsepower.....11.6

They are so close in the numbers that it is really hard to judge who would win..its one of those situations where we have to see it on camera, but i wan to hear your opinions?!? :read:

 

[corpsedub]

drivers race.

 

[mpe331lx]

The Cobra has one big dissadvantage: Improper gears from the factory. The 3.55s are a pretty good gear for the GT's power range. From a low speed roll, Id say GT. From a dead stop where the Cobra can bring up the rpms and slip the clutch to bring it into its power range, Id say Cobra. Equally mod the cars, Exaust, CAI, 4.10 gears, tune, and drag radials, it would be the Cobra all the way.

 

[QU!CK]

Cobra guys will say that they pull on 05 GT's all the time...

05 GT guys will say that they run with 96-98 Cobra's no problem...


Who's telling the truth? The guy that posts a vid of this race actually taking place.
:cheers:


-J

 

[crazycarlo]

well u guys just may have a vid in the future. My buddy has an 05 gt with mods and im looing to get a 96-98 cobra. I will deff make some vids of us racing when i get it.

 

[TORNATIC!!]

No doubt the '05/06 GT. S**t the 99-01 Cobra with 320 hp would have a hard time with a well driven '05/06 GT let alone the 96-98. I've seen a bone stock time of 13.5 at 103 for the new GT and I know that's in range of the '01 Cobra.

 

[cobradude]

No doubt the '05/06 GT. S**t the 99-01 Cobra with 320 hp would have a hard time with a well driven '05/06 GT let alone the 96-98. I've seen a bone stock time of 13.5 at 103 for the new GT and I know that's in range of the '01 Cobra.

So a 05' would beat your gt then? A geared 96-01 cobra will blow te doors off these gt's but, stock for stock with the cobr's at a factory's slowstart the 05 gt and 96 tied and the 99/01's will win.

 

[slosnake]

So a 05' would beat your gt then? A geared 96-01 cobra will blow te doors off these gt's but, stock for stock with the cobr's at a factory's slowstart the 05 gt and 96 tied and the 99/01's will win.

I would have to agree, Its a drivers race stock vs stock!! My buddy has an 05 when I drove it it felt just like my stock 97 Cobra, with the exception of better handling, better ride!! LOL But I would have to say a geared, especially 4.30 SN 95 Cobra will beat an 05!! Just my opinion!! Hopefully mine will be ready soon, and I will see first hand!!

 

[04svtdriver]

Driver's race all the way!!! Let's see a video!!!

 

[Johns96Cobra]

well u guys just may have a vid in the future. My buddy has an 05 gt with mods and im looing to get a 96-98 cobra. I will deff make some vids of us racing when i get it.

thinking of selling mine in the near future if you are interested..located in savannah also.

 

[CleanCobra]

I just like that my almost stock ten year old Cobra that I payed 10,500 for is still competitive with brand new sporty cars. (Mustang GT, 350Z, RX8, 300C, SRT-4)

 

[97Stangv6]

I just like that my almost stock ten year old Cobra that I payed 10,500 for is still competitive with brand new sporty cars. (Mustang GT, 350Z, RX8, 300C, SRT-4)

Competive... The gt and 300c maybe, but we can wipe the floor with those other cars. But yes you have good point. :rolling: :beer:

 

[blu88notch]

GT's 320 lb/ft and 3.55's get the jump and hold it to the end, drivers being equal.
In most cases, drivers race.

 

[laser96snake]

my friend has a screamin yellow 06, and i have a 96 cobra..we raced from a dig and i beat him by about 2 car lengths...from a 40 roll i beat him by about 2...we are both stock...could of got it on camera from the city cop that pulled us over

 

[Lazerred98cobra]

i smoked a lightly moddified 05 gt (intake and pullies maybe i forget) with my car wih the mods in the sig. I spun hard till the top of second which made it closer but id say 1.5 cars to 65 or 70

 

[TORNATIC!!]

GT's 320 lb/ft and 3.55's get the jump and hold it to the end, drivers being equal.
In most cases, drivers race.

I agree. The GT would probably get the better launch and will have enough power to hold the Cobra. Stock for stock we're only talking about a 5 hp difference.

 

[TORNATIC!!]

my friend has a screamin yellow 06, and i have a 96 cobra..we raced from a dig and i beat him by about 2 car lengths...from a 40 roll i beat him by about 2...we are both stock...could of got it on camera from the city cop that pulled us over

Was the GT auto or manual??

 

[TORNATIC!!]

So a 05' would beat your gt then? A geared 96-01 cobra will blow te doors off these gt's but, stock for stock with the cobr's at a factory's slowstart the 05 gt and 96 tied and the 99/01's will win.

Yeah the '05 would easily handle my stock '02 auto GT Conv. :nonono:

Yeah no doubt the '99/01 Cobra should pull the '05/06 GT on top end but at the drag strip it's a toss up based off the average numbers I've got from both.

 

[98cobrancali]

i think this one would go to the lighter cobra, both weights listed above are off, my cobra weighed 3350 with 3/4 tank of gas, i also weighed an 05 gt it was 3520 with a 1/4 tank, both cars stock as in no weight reduction

 

[Blue03Cobra]

Driver's race. As previously mentioned, GT's downfall is weight, Cobra's downfall are gears. Give the Cobra a gear upgrade, any gear, and it's Cobra all the way...