ST or 5.0?

"PS9" (PS9)
04/25/2014 at 11:11 • Filed to: None

Both cars are running up against eachother in the used market in terms of price and mileage. Both are aimed at enthusiats. So which one do you want?

The ST would get better MPG and has room for all your friends + junk, but's isn't anywhere near as quick. That 400HP coyote exhaust note comes with considerably less practicality. Choices and consequences. Which one do you pick?

DISCUSSION (42)

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > PS9
04/25/2014 at 11:13

The CS, because we have one too! Haha

Cool picture.

For Sweden > PS9
04/25/2014 at 11:13

5.0

Is this even a question?

OPPOsaurus WRX > PS9
04/25/2014 at 11:14

ST cuz kids and stuff altho the want is with the Mustang

STREPITUS > PS9
04/25/2014 at 11:14

I had the same 2 up against each other when I was in the market. Ended up with a 5.0 because 'Murica. Figured if I buy my first American car, I got to do it properly and get a V8 RWD muscle car.

No regrets.

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > PS9
04/25/2014 at 11:14

Not even a question for me, mustang all the way. Put a trailer hitch on if you need to move a lot of stuff.

Crocket Bernet > PS9
04/25/2014 at 11:17

The 'Stang all day.

Vicente Esteve > PS9
04/25/2014 at 11:17

Id go with the Mustang, but if it were a Fiesta ST, id choose the ST.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > PS9
04/25/2014 at 11:19

Depends....

I have an ST now but considered a V6 because 'Murica, pony car and budget.

If it's 2015 Mustang 5.0 then I choose that. But if it's '14 or older I go with the ST.

It all depends on your needs/wants and requirements.

Svend > PS9
04/25/2014 at 11:20

ST all the way. Sure the Mustang would be nice from time to time but the ST is great all the time. Practicality and cost wins for me every time.

Soloburrito > PS9
04/25/2014 at 11:20

What makes the ST fun?

Torque.

What does the Mustang have way more of?

Torque.

There are plenty of valid reasons to buy the ST though. Make a pros/cons list and weigh each one according to your priorities.

mycarneverruns87 > PS9
04/25/2014 at 11:21

Voting ST! Makes more sense for my lifestyle as it would be the daily.

spanfucker retire bitch > PS9
04/25/2014 at 11:24

Kinja'd!!!

I'd only have the money for one of these vehicles, and it would have to be all things for me at all times, during all season.

The choice is obvious. Focus ST.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > PS9
04/25/2014 at 11:25

Personally, I'm more of an ST guy than a Mustang guy, but the GT is a truly incredible performance bargain. If those were my only two choices, I'd probably have to go with THE POWA and RWD. Honestly doubt if I'll ever own a Mustang, though...

cazzyodo > PS9
04/25/2014 at 11:27

It's funny, I always wanted a Mustang but went with the Focus because it was a little more practical for my driving and activities.

That being said, if I move somewhere warm I'm getting me a Mustang.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > PS9
04/25/2014 at 11:27

I noticed this yesterday! Punched in 2011 Mustang just for fun, on craigslist and I was pleasantly surprised by the prices I was greeted with.

catkam623 misses his 944 > PS9
04/25/2014 at 11:37

the 5.0 that coyote v8 is fantastic the car itself is still somewhat practical with a large boot and it's true American muscle.

Mathias Rios > PS9
04/25/2014 at 11:37

Hm. This is a tough one. I think in the end I'd go Mustang because I'd like to own a high HP car.

Cherry_man1 > PS9
04/25/2014 at 11:44

I have a 5.0L GT Right now. NO REGRETS! other than getting a 100k mile warranty

Clay...Bill Clay > PS9
04/25/2014 at 11:45

I've considered the same, except V6 Mustang since the pricing is almost identical (new). It's a nice conundrum to be in, no? If you need the practicality of a usable back seat, go ST, if not then 'Murica and 5.0.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > PS9
04/25/2014 at 11:48

If I didn't have an almost 1.5 year old I'd say the Mustang in a hear beat.

I've owned a 2 door blazer though, and I have no interest in going back to 2 doors for a daily driver.

Love, love, love the Mustang, need, need, need, the practicality of 4 doors in my current stage in life.

PS9 > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
04/25/2014 at 11:50

So you want ford to make a Mustang Grand Coupe? Or put the 5.0 somewhere inside the Focus?

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > PS9
04/25/2014 at 12:26

Either would work lol. I'd really rather they sell the Falcon here. Then I can get the best of both worlds!

lone_liberal > PS9
04/25/2014 at 12:32

Mustang! I don't need four doors and don't particularly care about mileage since my commute is short. I also owned a 2005 GT and would like to sample one with 100 more horsepower.

Jayhawk Jake > PS9
04/25/2014 at 12:35

Ugh, I hate these comparisons.

It's such an easy answer: do you need space, practicality, and good gas mileage? If yes buy the ST. If no buy the Mustang.

PS9 > Jayhawk Jake
04/25/2014 at 12:42

"Pffft, I don't need practicality" Is what I said to my self when I brought my first Firebird, 'til I discovered I actually did want to haul stuff and people around in my car. Also, don't try to load a transmission into the back seat of a two door car by hand. That shit is for the fuckin' birds.

Manuél Ferrari > PS9
04/25/2014 at 12:46

GT no matter what.

Because: coyote!

Somethingwittyer likes noisy > PS9
04/25/2014 at 12:56

Unless you need the space and can't pay for gas, with out a doubt the 5.0.

The Compromiser > PS9
04/25/2014 at 13:09

No really, What is your actual question?

anothermiatafanboy > Soloburrito
04/25/2014 at 13:15

Idk if the torque comparison is so black and white. Look at the curves, early in the powerband the ST might have an advantage. Just a thought.

JR1 > PS9
04/25/2014 at 13:29

Mustang all day every day. Who wouldn't want a 400hp RWD slice of Americana

Jayhawk Jake > PS9
04/25/2014 at 13:51

Pretty much the same thing happened to me. Bought a Kia Koup because I thought it'd be plenty, then one day I tried to put a big box in the car.

Mr. YoungSequoia > PS9
04/25/2014 at 14:34

Well since i have a 5.0 already and use a 3.7 as a DD. I would go with the ST

William Byrd > PS9
04/25/2014 at 14:44

I'm about as qualified as they come on this one. I literally had the car on the right. Well maybe not that exact one, but I had a 2011 5.0 California Special. And I'm buying an ST in the morning!

The Mustang is incredible, probably the best car I've ever owned and I've had dozens. I traded it for a Range Rover Sport because it was my Wife's (then GF's) dream car and she traded her SUV in as well.

So fast forward to now, and in my car buying mind it came down to utility, I will own a new (2015+) Mustang over the next 5 years but for me, right now, with 3 kids (10, 7, 5 weeks) I have to have a useable back seat. Plus I drove an hour each way to work so it's a pretty easy decision.

Regardless, you can't go wrong with eitehr.

mpa-burner2 > PS9
04/25/2014 at 16:15

If it was me, there's no way a RWD 400hp car would not be my choice.

chilichez > PS9
04/25/2014 at 20:40

GTI.

stacy flint > PS9
04/26/2014 at 09:14

ST, then do the COBB tuning kit (s1 or s2) with the stage 2 (i'm assuming) you'd have to be getting close (+/-) to the 300 h.p. mark.

michael bleggi > PS9
04/26/2014 at 09:32

ST because simple tune adds a fair gain in power, ford performance parts are also available that don't void your warranty, and while the 5.0 probably has those too..... for me torque steer is intoxicating

MyCarDrivesMe > PS9
04/27/2014 at 00:30

Don't short sell the mileage on that 5.0. I've managed to get near 30 mpg on the highway when I behave.

michael bleggi > Vicente Esteve
04/27/2014 at 16:04

why?

Vicente Esteve > michael bleggi
04/27/2014 at 18:13

I feel the Focus is too, well, Focused. I want something happier and that is more of a laugh. Like if it was at a Fiesta.

michael bleggi > Vicente Esteve
04/27/2014 at 22:37

that made me laugh hahahah. have you ever driven the focus though? while it is very 'duty specific' or 'focused', it is kinda ridiculous and i feel the mustang blood. i'm sure they could have made it faster or less flamboyantly styled, but when you step on the pedal she screams and pulls the steering wheel to whatever side she feels like that day.

Vicente Esteve > michael bleggi
04/27/2014 at 23:13

I know, I know. Well, I don't actually, I have never driven it. But Ive read enough about cars to kind of know how they feel, though in real life I just know its a whole different experience. I just like the size of the Fiesta more and the funniness of its smile and of the tiny MFT.