Ford: 2010 Mustang or 2010 SHO?

[Tracy]

If you had the choice of a Mustang or a SHO, which would you choose and why? Let's just say it it would have to center around reliability, comfort and power. Stockish.

http://www.yosax.com/car_images/2010-ford-taurus-sho-2.jpg

http://www.desktopcar.net/wallpaper/39197-2/Ford_Mustang_2010_02.jpg

poll coming.

[redfire6i]

SHO fo sho!

[-EnVus-]

Best design and motor for the Taurus yet go SHO!!

[Tracy]

I also like the SHO. I MIGHT might have one for a deal I MIGHT have, but I have a choice of Stang or SHO. May or may not happen. So not too excited yet.

[Vteckidd]

i hate both, but if i had to choose mustang

[browningboy7]

A SHO would be much better for business IMO. Esp if you guys could be one of the first to do it. Mustang = been done -0238429843 times which = not so good for putting your name out there imo.

[Slomaro Z28]

SHO :goodjob:

[Paul]

sho 4dr and looks better

[Tracy]

A SHO would be much better for business IMO. Esp if you guys could be one of the first to do it. Mustang = been done -0238429843 times which = not so good for putting your name out there imo.

It's not for the business. It's for a MAYBE tv thing and it would be stock and I might have to give it back.

[Vteckidd]

It's not for the business. It's for a MAYBE tv thing and it would be stock and I might have to give it back.

oh in that case SHO then

[OnURleft]

I can't drive an automatic for an only car, so my choice is obvious plus I think the new Gt with the track pack looks awesome.

[browningboy7]

It's not for the business. It's for a MAYBE tv thing and it would be stock and I might have to give it back.

Meh, I see.:(

[Tracy]

But, I might get to keep it. Eh either way, they are both pretty cool. Cross your fingers for me. Things like this never work out.

[AnthonyF]

I think the SHO has the engine that the UK Jaguar has. If it does, the gentleman from Top Gear (Jeremy?) Got 700 miles out of the tank. It was equipped with a V-6 Twin turbo. I don't think they have that many designs.

~waits for EJ25run or some1else to correct me~

-Ant.

BTW- SHO > mustang

[Tracy]

I think the SHO has the engine that the UK Jaguar has. If it does, the gentleman from Top Gear (Jeremy?) Got 700 miles out of the tank. It was equipped with a V-6 Twin turbo. I don't think they have that many designs.

~waits for EJ25run or some1else to correct me~

-Ant.

BTW- SHO > mustangGood to know. Thanks.

[Barefoot]

sho

[IndianStig]

I think the SHO has the engine that the UK Jaguar has. If it does, the gentleman from Top Gear (Jeremy?) Got 700 miles out of the tank. It was equipped with a V-6 Twin turbo. I don't think they have that many designs.

~waits for EJ25run or some1else to correct me~

-Ant.

BTW- SHO > mustang

that was a diesel engine wasn't it? get the SHO fo sho.

[90_ACCORD]

the shos seem pretty badass. i take that over mustang

[David88vert]

I would definitely go with the Mustang over the SHO.
At the end of the day, if you are driving a SHO - you are still driving a Taurus.

[Tracy]

Ha ha! A TT Taurus.

[Black R]

fo SHO!

[okra1981]

I think the SHO has the engine that the UK Jaguar has. If it does, the gentleman from Top Gear (Jeremy?) Got 700 miles out of the tank. It was equipped with a V-6 Twin turbo. I don't think they have that many designs.

~waits for EJ25run or some1else to correct me~

-Ant.

BTW- SHO > mustang
Yeah, every car in that competition was a diesel and none had anywhere near the power of the SHO. When searching for cars, they didn't even look at gas powered, it was a given that they'd never make that distance in anything but a diesel.

I don't want a sedan anytime soon, but I would easily choose the SHO over the Mustang, the new Mustang is just hideous while the previous body style was perfect.

[joecoolfreak]

For what you will be using it for, I definitely say go for the SHO.

[Bigt8aford]

SHO, because 1) The Mustang is just played out. To many people them. 2) There's no better felling than leaving some rice cake at the light in a Taurus!

[umairejaz]

Sho sho sho sho looks cool.

[David88vert]

Ha ha! A TT Taurus.

But it's still a Taurus - and it looks like a regular Taurus. Unless someone really knows cars, they will think you are driving a $25K Taurus.

Here's some food for thought.
A SHO starts at $37K. To fully load it with the premium package, which includes the steering package, you need to add on another $5700. That means you will have about $43K in a car that will be mistaken for a $25K car.
A GT500 has 500hp compared to the SHO at 365. It costs $46K. Personally, I would spend $3K more and get the GT500. Even with having a shop, it will cost you more than $3K to drag out an additional 135hp.
Another item to consider - do you want to be the guinea pig for the new SHO? Usually, first year cars have the most issues (for any manufacturer), and the risk of it having issues/recalls are higher than the GT500.

[aaronfelipe]

SHO....4 door..

[03RCode]

If I HAD to leave it stock, SHO. That 365hp 4 door would be plenty of fun.

If I could mod the hail out of it, Mudstain.

[JITB]

SHO! its gonna be one of those cars in the coming years. That motor seems to be pretty solid!

[HypnoToad]

mustang deff

[Andr3w]

I would personally go with the SHO. Mustangs are a dime a dozen

[SouthrnStyle]

SHO!!!! Mustangs have lost there look after 93 then came back for the 03-04 cobra then lost it again from there!

[cpearson]

SHO. Only problem is the automatic tranny....which isnt too big of a deal.

[superboost]

sho. Just because mustangs have been done to death. Time for something new.

[sprix!]

I think the SHO is nice definitely, however, I would rather take the Mustang. I prefer most coupes over sedans, and this is a situation in which that rings true again. Moreoever, comfort, family convenience, quietness and other shit like that ranks fairly low in my consideration.

[Kevykev]

i hate both, but if i had to choose mustang

Although I can sincerely appreciate them Bringing the SHO Taurus back to life. I realistically would not pick it over a mustang simply because it's a big american sedan (something that does not appeal to me).

Although mustangs aren't my first choice in cars, i'd be able to get more out of it.

[DieselNuts]

I say mustang because it's cheaper and RWD. Those reasons may not factor into what you are thinking about but that's why. But I do think that the SHO is effin sweet. The engine is damn powerful and will probably be pretty impressive once the aftermarket starts making engine parts. You know what....I change my mind lol. SHO gets my vote.

[40th GT]

It may be true that Mustangs are played out but soon enough SHO enthusiasts from the 90s would probably be all over this car plus the people who like big sedans so pretty soon SHOs be played out too.
And to my knowledge, the Mustang aftermarket is much bigger than that of the SHO, so with tasteful modding you can make a Mustang "yours."
I realize the OP said "stockish" but I'm just throwing it out there for the ones who said Mustangs are overdone.

[40th GT]

I say mustang because it's cheaper and RWD. Those reasons may not factor into what you are thinking about but that's why. But I do think that the SHO is effin sweet. The engine is damn powerful and will probably be pretty impressive once the aftermarket starts making engine parts. You know what....I change my mind lol. SHO gets my vote.
Do you have something against AWD?
Because that's what the new SHO's have now, standard equipment.

[DieselNuts]

Do you have something against AWD?
Because that's what the new SHO's have now, standard equipment.

I'm aware. I'd rather have RWD. We're in GA. No need for AWD. Plus RWD is more fun.

[40th GT]

I'm aware. I'd rather have RWD. We're in GA. No need for AWD. Plus RWD is more fun.
Man, I don't know who the chic in your sig is but I can't help but stare at her cleavage. :boobies:

[DieselNuts]

Man, I don't know who the chic in your sig is but I can't help but stare at her cleavage. :boobies:

I do it for the people

[One_Bad_SHO]

Best design and motor for the Taurus yet go SHO!!

Whoa whoa whoa. best motor for gas mileage, yeah. But lets not forget about the YAMAHA motors that were in the original SHOS from 89-95! (The 96-99 V8s sucked). The 220Hp DOHC 3.0L (or 3.2L) V6 was a beast.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2416/2116766096_da62a10ed4.jpg

http://cache.jalopnik.com/assets/resources/2007/10/SHO_Taurus_Engine.jpg

I vote SHO!

[VooDooXII]

I'm blown away by both of them...but for a car for me to own, I get a stick-shift with the Mustang and that V-8 burble.

Ford did really well with the Taurus SHO though.

The old SHO had one of the best looking engine bays ever though. Same can't be said about the new one...hahaha. :yes:

[Nemesis]

Asking about Mustangs on an import dominant forum will get a lot of people that dont know shit from shine-o-la coming out saying dumbass things lol


Id choose the Mustang, but im partial. The SHO barely outperformed the G37S.(stock for stock) The Mustang pulled a .92G on the Skidpad, pretty solid if you ask me.

[HypnoToad]

Asking about Mustangs on an import dominant forum will get a lot of people that dont know shit from shine-o-la coming out saying dumbass things lol


Id choose the Mustang, but im partial. The SHO barely outperformed the G37S.(stock for stock) The Mustang pulled a .92G on the Skidpad, pretty solid if you ask me.

damn that is a nice skid pad for a solid rear car.

but this even even a debate to me,mustang hands down.....and im a fbody guy:D

[40th GT]

Id choose the Mustang, but im partial. The SHO barely outperformed the G37S.(stock for stock) The Mustang pulled a .92G on the Skidpad, pretty solid if you ask me.
I voted for Mustang as well (also partial) but you'll probably get people saying a good skidpad is achieved through nothing much but sticky tires.

[40th GT]

damn that is a nice skid pad for a solid rear car.

but this even even a debate to me,mustang hands down.....and im a fbody guy:D
Solid rears handle better than you probably think, as long as the surface is even, lol.

[On_Her_Face]

Is the SHO FWD?

[Nemesis]

I voted for Mustang as well (also partial) but you'll probably get people saying a good skidpad is achieved through nothing much but sticky tires.

All the tests were done on the stock tires that come with the car from the factory.

The SHO is AWD.

[On_Her_Face]

All the tests were done on the stock tires that come with the car from the factory.

The SHO is AWD.

Mustang then. lol.

[Nemesis]

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/112_0904_2010_ford_mustang_gt_test/suspension_chassis.html

[HypnoToad]

Solid rears handle better than you probably think, as long as the surface is even, lol.

o i know,my camaro handled great.....it was different,if u ever got in trouble can just use all the low end TQ.

my camaro was on par with corvettes of the same time period,and murdered mustangs in handling at the time...but ofcourse stang were faster 9/10.

[40th GT]

All the tests were done on the stock tires that come with the car from the factory.


Touche. I wonder if my 08 is on that level. It shouldn't be very far off.

[leobond001]

the new sho is the best thing ford has ever done since the rs200

[01CDMLUDER]

The new mustang looks ugly as balls...and I actually like the look of the tarus....Am not a fan of Fords so I wont comment on reliability..haha


I would go with SHO

[VooDooXII]

I saw the Taurus next to a Fusion at Lennox today...the Taurus is MASSIVE.

Still a nice car though.

[Justin51982]

Is there third choice for "Other"?

[SEAN]

I was on a Ford lot in Memphis the other day and the SHO was awesome...they sold the one I was looking at 15 minutes before I hit the lot...it was also the first time I have seen the new Mustang since its redesign...gawd...it was even uglier in person compared to the last few years...they also had an 08 GT 500 with 428 miles for $40K next to the SHO that I couldn't stop taking my eyes off of...the new SHO is much bigger then previous generations and would be my pick!

[BABY J]

SHO

[VooDooXII]

Manual transmissions need to not be such a rare commodity.

[A. Tuning]

S-H-O! All day. I mean, how can you get better than 365hp and 360 ft/pds torque WITH all wheel drive for under $40K in a NEW car? Can't see anyway to.

[A. Tuning]

Id choose the Mustang, but im partial. The SHO barely outperformed the G37S.(stock for stock)

You said "barely" and you're talking about a car that's almost 50% MORE...LOL. Just find that funny. :lmfao:

[HypnoToad]

S-H-O! All day. I mean, how can you get better than 365hp and 360 ft/pds torque WITH all wheel drive for under $40K in a NEW car? Can't see anyway to.

can get more power and tq,and 6sp with a new camaro:D

[40th GT]

Am not a fan of Fords so I wont comment on reliability..haha


lol leave Ford world of 10-15 years ago.


I saw the Taurus next to a Fusion at Lennox today...the Taurus is MASSIVE.

Still a nice car though.
I agree. I saw one at Commerce the other day and it was very long and tall. Borderline crossover (adjective).

[oldcorolla]

Like has already been said SHO because the mustang is too played out. Yes 36X hp and 3XX lb ft of tq with awd would be even better with a manual but , FORD ECOBOOST FTMFW!!

[A. Tuning]

can get more power and tq,and 6sp with a new camaro:D

But no AWD....so the Camaro can get it in a straight line, but methinks the SHO could make some headwaves in the twisties.

[Ziptied]

SHO, Fuck mustangs.

[Nemesis]

Like has already been said SHO because the mustang is too played out. Yes 36X hp and 3XX lb ft of tq with awd would be even better with a manual but , FORD ECOBOOST FTMFW!!

**psst*


Guess what, if you dont think youll see a lot of Taurii on the road in the near future, you're fooling yourself.

[VooDooXII]

People don't realize how many Tauruses they see on the road because they're such forgettable cars.

[Outphase]

Mustang 2010 looks way cool. Would like one.

[Teg Boy]

im a mustang guy

[91boostdgsr]

im all for the SHO until i saw the MSRP of it 42k that not including taxes title shipping custom order etc so as far as price not bad for a 4 dr awd twin turbo BEAST that has beaten the Audi R8 in every test according to ford site

[91boostdgsr]

im a mustang guy

your now officially a honda guy stevo we have love for the converted here lol

[One_Bad_SHO]

SHO vs Chrysler 300C, SHO vs Audi A6... theres been tons of comparisons on the new SHO that are giving it an edge over its opponents. Hell, youtube is full of em. Its impressive for what it is. There will always be those people that say "its still a ford taurus".. you know... the people that dont appreciate a car for what it does, they only judge it by what it is. Thats not a real car ehtusiast.

I look foward to seeing what changes they bring in 2012.

Theres a 2010 SHO running 12's in youtube right now, stock. (with minor tweaks here and there)

[One_Bad_SHO]

2009 SEMA show is gonna inveil a lot of aftermarket for the new SHO

http://www.caranddriver.com/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/media/images/2010-ford-taurus-sho-mrt-direct-1/2957280-1-eng-US/2010-ford-taurus-sho-mrt-direct-1_articleimage.jpg

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/10/sema_taur1.jpg

[iBeboostin]

I vote tho SHO, because their are lots mustangs and I havent seen a new sho with any aftermarket work done to it yet!

[03RCode]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmALfffgEas

[Tracy]

I guess I can say now that Ford was interested in giving me my choice of one of these cars for Bullrun, but it all happened so fast that we didn't have time to go through the bureaucracy o make it happen. Thanks for all of the input and glad this sparked some cool conversations about the cars.

[spicyMSP]

can get more power and tq,and 6sp with a new camaro:D

Yeah, but for all the extra power in the SS, it's still almost 3900 lbs. The Mustang is almost 300 lbs lighter and still performs reasonably well against the Camaro. Car and Driver had a pretty good write up between the Challenger, Mustang, and Camaro back in July. Yes the Camaro does out perform it in a straight line, but i'd take a track pack GT over a SS any day.

All that aside, I would chose the SHO over the Mustang, but that's cause i'm a sucker for forced induction. Not to mention that with a good tune, that car would get real fun real quick.

[Tracy]

Oh and I wanted the SHO.

[Nemesis]

All that aside, I would chose the SHO over the Mustang, but that's cause i'm a sucker for forced induction.

I can agree to that fo sho (no pun intended).... but thats why I boosted my GT lol

[ironchef]

I'd wait for 2011 and get a 5.0 Mustang.