Fury Orange is metallic, Comp Orange isn't. In one of these threads there was a close-up photo of FO and you could really see the metallic in it.
In case you haven't noticed, even true muscle cars (Chevy's SS sedan and Dodge's Charger) have outgrown their straight line only focus. The nimbler ponycars - the term was more or less invented by the Mustang - never were just about big engines and tall hoods. In particular, the Mustang has had corner-carving genes in its DNA almost since the beginning (Shelby's original GT350 and Ford's original Boss 302).
It started life as a pony car. Now its more of a middle aged Shire.
While I agree with what you are saying, never said a word about going fast in a straight line. My point about a tall pronounced hood is that it is a part of the design that communicates power, and usually power via displacement.In case you haven't noticed, even true muscle cars (Chevy's SS sedan and Dodge's Charger) have outgrown their straight line only focus. The nimbler ponycars - the term was more or less invented by the Mustang - never were just about big engines and tall hoods. In particular, the Mustang has had corner-carving genes in its DNA almost since the beginning (Shelby's original GT350 and Ford's original Boss 302).
These days, even the "true muscle cars" are a lot better at turning corners and being useful as . . . cars. Part of what makes that easier on the street as well as at on a road course is improved sightlines. IOW, not so much guesswork about where the edge of the pavement is.
When you're on a real road that has curves and hills, compromised sightlines = compromised driving = less margin against poo happening even if you're driving slower (arguably not what you're supposed to have to be doing with all that muscle).
Personally, I don't want to see much more hood than necessary, and that red line (crudely drawn) would be way past unacceptable at half the height shown. The Mustang I bought, and any Mustang I might buy in the future will be bought mainly for its overall performance potential, some of which is hinted at in the picture.
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I'd back that quote up!
Um ok...whatever you say.
Thank you. I hate the pedantic squabbling about these labels. They are imprecise. Nobody can say exactly what they mean, unlike some more specific labels like coupe or roadster, that do have specific meanings.
I refuse to cede the right to complain about something just because I bought it.
