This is Georgia, and Mustangs may be better for the straight out driving that's around here. But up in the curvy mountain roads of Western North Carolina, its a completely different story. Another thing to consider is that the Mustang has heritage, and was developed way before the first Prelude. So, in my opinion, a car thats that old better be a darn good car. And I'm not bashing Mustangs at all..they're very nice cars and good cars for certain people. BUT, I would not have one. Plain and simple. I've driven many cars, including a mustang, and the lude's handling has yet to be beat(imho).