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Nice read. I generally agree. I have a buddy that just bought a new M4 and it is faster in a straight line but the handling is not quite as good in my opinion. The new M3 doesn't feel as connected to the road like the old E90 or 46 models did. Great car for sure. Done get me wrong but for the kind of money they charge for one a pony car shouldn't be nipping at its heals. That just tell you what a great job Ford did with the GT!
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Great comparison funny to think in 2015 the Mustang is the Canyon Carving practical fun car and the BMW is the straight line monster lol
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GT 350 is the better comparison to the M4 both in price, intent, and placement in the model hierarchy. The fact that a non special version of the mustang directly competes with the M version of a car shows how good it is.
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For anyone browsing this thread that hasn't read the article, don't bother. Nothing special to glean from it. I'll save you a couple minutes.
The TL;DR is the same as every other comparative press article: the Mustang offers a slightly bigger fun factor for a lower price point, plus the obligatory IRS comments. The M4 is more expensive and has more tech and creature comforts, but it's more insulated so you don't have as much fun driving it on public roads.
The TL;DR is the same as every other comparative press article: the Mustang offers a slightly bigger fun factor for a lower price point, plus the obligatory IRS comments. The M4 is more expensive and has more tech and creature comforts, but it's more insulated so you don't have as much fun driving it on public roads.
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And BMW really wants to avoid that comparison
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hmmmm...
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They did specifically mention that they tested the two cars back-to-back, which is the first time I've seen that.
It is unfortunate that they spent only a small amount of time actually comparing the two cars, and spent most of the time explaining the info we already know.
One paragraph talking about driving experience (spelling mistakes exist in original article as well, not sure if that is reflects amount of weight one should give the opinions):
"We’ve driven both of these models back-to-back, and we have to admist that while it’s an odd comparison, we have more fun in the Mustang on certain kinds of roads. In tighter canyon roads, the Mustang had a feeling of directness and control—and inspiring sounds from the V-8—that made it our pick versus the M4. On the other hand, the M4 is a car that feels in its element on high-speed sweepers, blasts across the desert, and flat-out acceleration runs. Unfortunately none of those are realistic U.S. drivingn conditions, and you’ll need track time to get to any sort of giddy point with the M4 while keeping your license."
Still, it was interesting to see that they really did prefer the Mustang, and not just theoretically, but after driving the two. Would have liked to hear more about steering feel, throttle response, exhuast note, and all that.
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It is unfortunate that they spent only a small amount of time actually comparing the two cars, and spent most of the time explaining the info we already know.
One paragraph talking about driving experience (spelling mistakes exist in original article as well, not sure if that is reflects amount of weight one should give the opinions):
"We’ve driven both of these models back-to-back, and we have to admist that while it’s an odd comparison, we have more fun in the Mustang on certain kinds of roads. In tighter canyon roads, the Mustang had a feeling of directness and control—and inspiring sounds from the V-8—that made it our pick versus the M4. On the other hand, the M4 is a car that feels in its element on high-speed sweepers, blasts across the desert, and flat-out acceleration runs. Unfortunately none of those are realistic U.S. drivingn conditions, and you’ll need track time to get to any sort of giddy point with the M4 while keeping your license."
Still, it was interesting to see that they really did prefer the Mustang, and not just theoretically, but after driving the two. Would have liked to hear more about steering feel, throttle response, exhuast note, and all that.
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In Road & track performance car of the year competition one writer wrote that the M4 was the only car that was trying to kill him it was so fast. He's gotta be talking about the big end turbo pull of the M4. The Mustangs power delivery is so linear. That's why I Think a lot of the reviews have pick the Mustang over some of auto motives heavy hitters.
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interesting and satisfying to know that my 32k Mustang is comparable to a 60k M4. puts a smile on my face. i love these cars.
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