• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

50 years apart

A lot of people hating on the new design, but I think they're sexy as hell. Given a choice, I'd pick the new one every time.
 
uclaLabrat said:
A lot of people hating on the new design, but I think they're sexy as hell. Given a choice, I'd pick the new one every time.
Click to expand...

I actually like the new design a lot better than the previous one, which always looked kind of like a dustbuster to me 😀
 
sgrinavi said:
Nice pic, size difference between 1st and last gen "pony cars" is remarkable.
Click to expand...

Yeah, as much as I like the old design aesthetics, there's also something to be said for airbags, crumple zones, etc. 😀
 
Kaido said:
Yeah, as much as I like the old design aesthetics, there's also something to be said for airbags, crumple zones, etc. 😀
Click to expand...


And what's amazing is

1 - That they're able to bring a car that looks that much more massive in at a reasonable weight. What does weight, 400 lbs more than the original?

2. - That the base power of the low end models is more than many of the performance models of the day.
 
If I had to dive it I'd want the new one. But it looks like a 2 door Fusion. I think Ford has gone too far trying to give all their cars the same front grill.
 
WilliamM2 said:
If I had to dive it I'd want the new one. But it looks like a 2 door Fusion. I think Ford has gone too far trying to give all their cars the same front grill.
Click to expand...

No one is ever going to confuse a Mustang for a Fusion. There are similarities, but The overall look is still distinctly Mustang.

It's even more evident when looking at them in person. I picked up a 2015 GT Premium in November. I absolutely love everything about the car so far. The fist comment most friends have made about the car is that "it looks mean!"

It has been a pleasure to drive. I even drove it through the winter! Ok, I swapped out the wheels with a similar set of rims and some Blizzaks, but It handled the New England winter surprisingly well. Better than my last car. A 2012 focus with all seasons.
 
sgrinavi said:
And what's amazing is

1 - That they're able to bring a car that looks that much more massive in at a reasonable weight. What does weight, 400 lbs more than the original?

2. - That the base power of the low end models is more than many of the performance models of the day.
Click to expand...

that just goes to show how wasteful and poorly engineered old cars are.
 
The Boston Dangler said:
that just goes to show how wasteful and poorly engineered old cars are.
Click to expand...

Apples and oranges. I prefer the looks and simplicity of older cars. There's a whole lot less to break down. Not to mention the one point that seals the question for me in terms of preference. The older version could be purchased by a young kid working a minimum wage job. Find me ONE new car that can be bought working a minimum wage job now.
 
MagnusTheBrewer said:
Apples and oranges. I prefer the looks and simplicity of older cars. There's a whole lot less to break down. Not to mention the one point that seals the question for me in terms of preference. The older version could be purchased by a young kid working a minimum wage job. Find me ONE new car that can be bought working a minimum wage job now.
Click to expand...

That's arguably more of a minimum-wage problem.

Anyway, what most stands out to me is how huge new cars are. More efficient? Sure, but also huge.
 
sgrinavi said:
That and look how much regulations have driven the prices up.
Click to expand...

hey, if anyone wants to drive a cheap, polluting deathtrap, there's no shortage of 70's and 80's malaise iron.

automakers (particularly american) have resisted any major improvement since the beginning of time, because cranking out crap has a larger profit margin.

fuel injection
anti-smog
disc brakes
cross-linked brakes
seat belts
survival cells
crumple zones
collapsing steering columns
safety glass
supplemental restraint

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ5PcWziXT0
 
The Boston Dangler said:
hey, if anyone wants to drive a cheap, polluting deathtrap, there's no shortage of 70's and 80's malaise iron.

automakers (particularly american) have resisted any major improvement since the beginning of time, because cranking out crap has a larger profit margin.

fuel injection
anti-smog
disc brakes
cross-linked brakes
seat belts
survival cells
crumple zones
collapsing steering columns
safety glass
supplemental restraint

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ5PcWziXT0
Click to expand...

Do you drive to get places and enjoy the trip or, get protected from the evil world? 😀
 
MagnusTheBrewer said:
Do you drive to get places and enjoy the trip or, get protected from the evil world? 😀
Click to expand...

i'm not sure why those have to be mutually exclusive to you. if you want to be shishkabobbed by your steering column, be my guest.

The older version could be purchased by a young kid working a minimum wage job. Find me ONE new car that can be bought working a minimum wage job now.
Click to expand...

the price of an old car is less than new because they have far less real value, i.e. they're worse in every way. that's what a minimum wage job gets you - things that are worse than other things.
 
Last edited:
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top