2005 Ford Mustang Offers Lots of Bragging Rights, Speed to The Fast & The Furious

Author's Rating:

Pros: Two-intake-one-exhaust engine, 4.0 liter V-6, 202 horsepower, true American ponycar

Cons: Back seats are not for tall people

Handling And Control:

The Bottom Line: 
If you are not a Ford fan, the 2005 Ford Mustang will make a convert out of you!

Author's Review
Parked outside the garage after a short trip to the local movie theater, the new red 2005 Mustang's engine was left running. The car had already attracted the curious stop-by of the young, testosterone-driven men of the neighborhood. My best friend was talking to me in the garage. She was telling me about the car and offered to let me test-drive as a way to take me out of my routine. As I went inside to grab a windbreaker, she said that she was soon becoming the hottest thing at her university. The football as well as the basketball players have been leaving notes stuck on the windshield wipers. Phone numbers and offers of dates are the lot of her school days. I teased her a little bit about her steady boyfriend who is a good buddy of mine. I kissed my wife a quick goodbye and took my baby boy with us.

By then, the neighborhood's young kids had started a pick/up basketball game on the cul-de-sac. I know all of them and their parents. They know cars and always talked to me about their dream cars. I told them that I am not a Ford car enthusiast, but that I would go for one of the Ford muscle cars any time. These young men had been anticipating the arrival of the hot 2005 Mustang. They've read about it in the car magazines and seen it on TV and movie theaters. Before getting into the car, I approached two of them who were watching the game. Soon thereafter, we were surrounded by two teams of ball players wanting to ask specific questions to my friend, the owner of the car.

What other cars does the new 2005 Ford Mustang remind you of?

There is a list of cars that always make me stop to inspect. I imagine that I am not the only person who appreciates great cars. Just think about the Camaro, Javelin, Firebird, Mach 1, Baracuda and Challenger. There is no doubt that the Mustang figures among this list. It's one of the Ford vehicles I have always been a fan of. This car continues to wow enthusiasts and competitors alike. Ford's engineers and design team know what they are working. They know its pedigree and illustrous lineage. When I first saw this Mustang, I immediately thought about the 1965 Shelby, 1967-1968, the 1969-1970 Boss, 1969 Mach 1, the original Bullitt Mustang. In fact, I was right. This new Mustang borrows bits of details from various Ford's famous siblings or predecessors.

Let's look at the parts we are familiar with

Take a look at the grille-mounted foglights, you will be transported back to the 1968 Shelby GT and 1969 Mach 1. As far as the rear quarter window in this new Mustang, it evokes the 1966 Shelby fastback. There is more borrowing in this car. Take a look at the twin-canopied dashboard, what does it remind you of? the 1965 model should come to mind. Ford decided to equip the Mustang with a 300-horse SOHC V-8 engine. It is reported that the three-valve design tends to maximize torque, emissions compliance and cost containment. I will let one of the creators of this car explain it, "there are three real drivers on this car," said Martens. "The first is torque and refinement. It has a nicer, and boarder torque curve than the two-valve version. The second is efficiency, from a combustion/emissions standpoint and in terms of fuel economy."

The 2005 Ford Mustang's powertrain layout is comparable with any fancy sports car: 2 doors, 5 passenger coupe. It has front and rear suspension and sports MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; live axle, anti-roll bar. It comes with dual front and front side airbags. It has a longer wheelbase to accommodate tall guys and girls. You can have comfortable seating in the front and rear. On the instrument panel, the driver can choose the gauge lighting.

How did my test-drive go? What do I like about the 2005 Mustang?

First, its presence is encapsulating; it pulls you in. It's crying "see me here. I am here." The first area you will concentrate on is the front end. From that angle, you will get a good feel of the car.

Second, the car was very responsive on the freeway. The acceleration came naturally. There is no doubt that the 2005 model will propel Ford to the foreground of the American consumer.

If you are looking for a car for your teenage son or daughter, you can make converts out of them. It's an instant classic.

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