Mustang V6 or V4 vs hot-hatches?

[pvc]

Looking at the 2014 V6 Mustang vs. the 2014 Ford Focus ST, I'm surprised the performance numbers are so similar. I plan on waiting for 2015 models. I'm not sure if I'll go with the sexier Mustang or a more practical hot-hatch.

Is it just the weight difference that gives the Focus ST those great 0-60 numbers on less horsepower?

I wonder if the next generation Mustang has a bigger difference in performance to make the choice easier.

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[T-5 killer]

Ford hasn't made a V-4 in a while. All the 4s are I4s. It is the weight difference and I would bet gearing as well that helps.

 

[J.Darcy]

Go with the much sexier car, Mustang! Hot hatches are cool among us enthusiasts but to the general public they still have the econobox reputation.

 

[Honesty]

I'd get the V4 just because it'd have one hell of a rare engine.

 

[groundnpounder]

Go with the much sexier car, Mustang! Hot hatches are cool among us enthusiasts but to the general public they still have the econobox reputation.

I dont know this looks pretty sweet to me

 

[Ponywars]

Is that an actual photo or a render? It's..... interesting.

 

[T-5 killer]

Is that an actual photo or a render? It's..... interesting.

Badly done photoshop job.

 

[JonnyMustang]

If Focus came with AWD, I'd go with it. Otherwise, wait for the 2015 and get IRS, RWD, and the classic looks of a Mustang.

If you need the extra door for kiddos though, that might change things...

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