Just for Fun - Real Life Shootout - Ford Mustang GT Vs Porsche 718 S

[Strokerswild]

I've been a P-car fan ever since I built a model of a yellow 911 Carrera when I was a kid, 40+ years ago. Driving a scant few was a distinct pleasure, and I've yet to own one.

Time to piss away some more time online building 718s, I think.

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[bozack]

I was working to get a Porsche Cayman GTS but then they released the Mach 1 and now I am seeing if I can make that happen, still like the idea of the porsche but the lower cost (even with markups) of the Mustang and the additional seating make it a bit more sensible

 

[ramairgt1]

I'm assuming you are doing this at Road Atlanta. When do you plan on running?
The weather is perfect today thru Sunday.

 

[bnightstar]

This will be fun!!
2019 Mustang GT, PP1, Manual Trans, Magneride, upgraded to Ford Performance Handling Package (lowering springs, bigger anti-roll bars) flashed ECU 93 Octane tune, added FTB diff cooler, Steeda Camber Plates, track alignment. Driven the car for almost 3 years as my weekender and have about 10 track days in the car.
—-VERSUS—-
2019 Porsche 718 Boxster S, PDK, PTV, PASM-Sport, Sport Chrono - Stock…no modification. New purchase, first time taking to the track. Have driven the car about 500 miles.

Driver: 50 years young, male, Barber Racing School 3 day and 2 Advance Mustang GT Graduate (Lime Rock).

Porsche is the latest purchase last week. It was a demo with 900 miles. Going into the shop next week for Oil Change and Brake Flush, then taking both to Atlanta Motorsports Park for a shootout. I’ll do a 20 minute warmup session with each car, then 8 laps in the Mustang and 8 laps in the Boxster. Fastest single lap wins.

Questions, Comments and Predictions welcome!

(Macan is the wife’s car, she should be driving a Volvo but liked the color….)

So any results on this Shootout ?

 

[UserName]

So after finally running the car and being able to floor it, I can say I much prefer the GT4 over the GT. No regrets at all.

 

[shogun32]

So after finally running the car and being able to floor it, I can say I much prefer the GT4 over the GT. No regrets at all.

damn, my quest for getting a Need-4-Green car (again) means I gotta go Porsche shopping I guess. There are worse options...

 

[95CobraR]

Mustang for sure.

The Porsche is more expensive so here.

 

[UserName]

Mustang for sure.

The Porsche is more expensive so here.

The beautiful thing about cars is the crazy variety.

They’re both amazing cars in their own right.

 

[95CobraR]

The beautiful thing about cars is the crazy variety.

They’re both amazing cars in their own right.

All is good here, but I am asking about the bright green Porsshe?

 

[shogun32]

All is good here, but I am asking about the bright green Porsshe?

Por-shahhhhh

 

[95CobraR]

Por-shahhhhh

No apologies. I am a long time PCA member. My user name and other ownership is with the Ford brand.

 

[95CobraR]

No wonders Mustang is the most popular sports car in Germany!

I am from GA since birth. It's clear that the Ford Mustang is really good since 1965-2021.

Most guys here have a long-term history with the car. My first race car was a 1965 Mustang.

 

[shogun32]

No wonders Mustang is the most popular sports car in Germany!

I find that hard to believe. But if it's true, it's because it has some actual character? And not refined to soulless oblivion?

 

[95CobraR]

It's getting serious here as I think the OP should allow the Porsche 911 against the powerful Mustang GT.

 

[95CobraR]

I personally am so bored of every car on the market that I went with the analog option. It was a 2025-20 SL for the analog or Mustang and while I do love the SL interior the back seats and low profile of Mustang won the day, at half the price with same performance.

The Porsche car is faster than you can drive.

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