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new V6 vs. 5.0
I've heard people saying "the new V6 has more power than the old 5 liters." Comparing the specs, the new 6 does indeed have 210hp
vs. the 5.0's 205hp; however, the new 6 has only 240 lb-ft torque while the 5.0 had 300 lb-ft. Clearly, the 5.0 would have the power advantage in a stoplight race (I hope?). John V. 93 GT |
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Power under the curve is more important than peak numbers. A 210 bhp V8
would have a higher average hp across the rpm band than a 210 bhp V6. In two identical cars they would both achieve a similar top speed, but the V8 would get there faster. Most consider the majority of the "old 5 liters" rated 225 bhp/300lbft. -- Mike Silver 10th Anniversary Cobra Coupe --- John wrote: > I've heard people saying "the new V6 has more power than the old 5 > liters." Comparing the specs, the new 6 does indeed have 210hp vs. > the 5.0's 205hp; however, the new 6 has only 240 lb-ft torque while > the 5.0 had 300 lb-ft. Clearly, the 5.0 would have the power > advantage in a stoplight race (I hope?). > > John V. > 93 GT |
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On Wed, 17 Nov 2004 23:47:09 GMT, "John" > wrote:
>I've heard people saying "the new V6 has more power than the old 5 liters." Comparing the specs, the new 6 does indeed have 210hp >vs. the 5.0's 205hp; however, the new 6 has only 240 lb-ft torque while the 5.0 had 300 lb-ft. Clearly, the 5.0 would have the >power advantage in a stoplight race (I hope?). for sure. the new car is also heavier. plus that 210 hp is only at a high rpm. Same story for the torque numbers. You will blow the v6 away with your 5.0.... on a straight line.. In the twisties the comparison between the two cars is a completely different story........ Remove NO-SPAM from email address when replying |
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"Rein" > wrote in message ... > On Wed, 17 Nov 2004 23:47:09 GMT, "John" > wrote: > >>I've heard people saying "the new V6 has more power than the old 5 >>liters." Comparing the specs, the new 6 does indeed have 210hp >>vs. the 5.0's 205hp; however, the new 6 has only 240 lb-ft torque while >>the 5.0 had 300 lb-ft. Clearly, the 5.0 would have the >>power advantage in a stoplight race (I hope?). > > for sure. the new car is also heavier. plus that 210 hp is only at a > high rpm. Same story for the torque numbers. You will blow the v6 away > with your 5.0.... on a straight line.. In the twisties the comparison > between the two cars is a completely different story........ > Remove NO-SPAM from email address when replying There are other factors aside of weight to consider like gearing, perhaps wheelbase and weight distribution. -Nick |
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