I had 2005 Mustang GT for 13 years. It was a DD and I loved it. Replaced it with an 18 Ecoboost Premium PP. I’ve had it for 2 years and love it. I also DD it and have no interest in getting a GT. Having said that, I believe you should drive both before you make a decision. It’s your money...
FYI: I carry my bike 2 or 3 times a week in my Mustang. Fold down the back seats, remove the bike’s front wheel, and I can put it in the trunk without any problems.
I also have a 2018 Premium PP with the 10R80. I also bought it new and have over 38K on it. I have averaged 25.3 mpg over that time. Cobra Jet is right, really short trips or a lot of stop and go in traffic has a big effect on gas mileage.
It’s not 370 miles. That is using the European test cycle and it gives better results. I’ve read that 370 on the European cycle would yield about 330 on the US cycle. I’ve also read that Ford is targeting 300 for the US cycle. So it will probably be between 300 and 330 on the US cycle...
I’m not sure I’d call this a small block. It’s dimensions are probably closer to the FE engine series than anything else Ford has made. The FE was considered a big block.
I’ve read that if you drive off without the fob in the car, the car will shut down within a short distance. It’s been mentioned on one of the Mustang boards. Don’t know if it’s true or not.
In 1965, manufacturers quoted gross horsepower ratings. They switched to net horsepower ratings in 1972. So 210 gross might be a little more than the 157 net.