Should you buy a Ford Mustang, Dodge Challenger, or a Chevy Camaro? The answer to that question has a lot to do with your personality, what you value, and your sense of aesthetic. Throughout the past century mankind has leaped tremendously in the area of industrialization. Among the many inventions, discoveries, and innovations that came out of this era is transportation. From the iconic American muscle to the sporty imports that hail from Europe, there are many brands and variations that compose vehicles that perform at a professional and commercial level. If you're new to the American muscle car segment, let's pay close attention to the three most popular modern muscle cars in America: Dodge Challenge, Ford Mustang, and Chevrolet Camaro; …show more content…
This American beauty was first born in 1964 and sparked the start of what a true muscle car really is. Throughout the decades of countless models and improvements the Ford Mustang has shown how well it has adapted to change. Unlike it's ancestors the Mustang was designed not only for its looks but performance as well. With its high performing V8 5.2 liter under the hood it is no match for most competitors. The GT350 outputs "526 horsepower at about 7500 rpm while concurrently cranking another 429 ft-lbs at 4750 rpm of torque power, while it is able to enhance that output by having its drivetrain rear wheel traction" (SOURCE USED). To put that in perspective it is expected to reach 0 to 60 mph in roughly four seconds. With a total of this much horsepower and torque, the Mustang GT350 delivers thrill and excitement. For that matter, many Mustang owners choose to take their car to the racetrack. To help Mustang drivers get the most possible acceleration, Ford installed a launch control system. This control system allows the driver to perform effortless burnouts at the touch of a …show more content…
As mentioned before, the Mustang comes with a 5.2 L V8 engine. It is placed at a 90 degree set with aluminum block heads to guarantee weight reduction in the front of the vehicle. The valve-train within the engine is a DOHC 4 valves per cylinder setting which is the main reason why the GT350 is so dominate over other muscle cars. The displacement of the engine puts it at 315.1 cubic inches per 5,163 cc which as a result yields a 12.0:1 compression ratio. In other words, the bigger the compression ratio is the more the driver is allowed to burn off more fuel and thus create more power and torque. This will be heard in the back of the GT350 through it’s “Quad Tips” style exhaust. Starting from a single manifold in the engine and dividing into four exhaust pipes you will hear the GT350