Posted by 74merc (IP: 207.157.60.18) on August 06, 2000 at 02:06:30:
In Reply to: Re: maverick vs 5.0 mustang posted by roadrage on August 05, 2000 at 16:52:44:
the potential is there... just really needs a decent engine, nothing else, easy 14's high 13's...
: : I have a 73 302 mav and was wondering how it compares to the 80's 5.0
: : mustang? Are they the same in the 1/4 mile? what about horsepower? Thanks
: : in advance.
:
: sorry to tell you this but...
: a bone stock 73 maverick would have his lunch taken by an 80's 5.0.
: i am presuming you are talking about a GT model, mustang.
: but dont let that discourage you. the maverick was never actually manufactured for performance. (it just needs a little re-engineering)
: the physics go... light weight body + V8 built for performance = mustang 5.0 slayer.
: i read a hot rod magazine road test of the 1st V8 maverick. they came up with 0-60 in 10 seconds, and a 17.0 1/4 mile et.
: i know my old 73 was waaaay faster than that. but i did have to add some goodies to get her into the 15's.
: rr