Idaho2018GTPremium
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Better is highly subjective. Faster is the only term that isn't really subjective given all test conditions were equal (even same day same driver can have drastically different density altitudes if they were done several hours apart, affecting times or speed).
What makes a car better to one person may not resonate with another.
My Mustang GT is better for me than a Camaro SS similarly equipped for a lot of reasons. A massive list, actually. That said, the ZL1 is better FOR ME because the performance is so high (not just the extra hp, but the handling, steering, chassis tightness, transmission programming, Recaro seats, etc.), that it negates some items on my list that makes me prefer the GT over the SS, with those being closer in performance.
For example:
Trunk opening in the ZL1 too small? Oh well, I'll live with it. Visibility not great? I barely noticed it while driving the ZL1. Back seat slightly smaller? Oh well. Rear end better looking in the Mustang GT? Yep, but the ZL1's rear isn't half bad either. And have you seen the ZL1's front half? Menacing and awesome looking! Parked next to the ZL1, my GT front end and hood looks plain in comparison.
Those are subjective items that matter to me but I can easily overlook due to the performance potential and other benefits of the ZL1. And for clarity, I understand the ZL1 is more expensive than my GT ($49k msrp vs $69k msrp) so one would expect the ZL1 to be a better performance car. And it is, my point is there's enough of a gap in performance potential and feel that it's worth it even at the extra cost, all things considered (good and compromises).
What makes a car better to one person may not resonate with another.
My Mustang GT is better for me than a Camaro SS similarly equipped for a lot of reasons. A massive list, actually. That said, the ZL1 is better FOR ME because the performance is so high (not just the extra hp, but the handling, steering, chassis tightness, transmission programming, Recaro seats, etc.), that it negates some items on my list that makes me prefer the GT over the SS, with those being closer in performance.
For example:
Trunk opening in the ZL1 too small? Oh well, I'll live with it. Visibility not great? I barely noticed it while driving the ZL1. Back seat slightly smaller? Oh well. Rear end better looking in the Mustang GT? Yep, but the ZL1's rear isn't half bad either. And have you seen the ZL1's front half? Menacing and awesome looking! Parked next to the ZL1, my GT front end and hood looks plain in comparison.
Those are subjective items that matter to me but I can easily overlook due to the performance potential and other benefits of the ZL1. And for clarity, I understand the ZL1 is more expensive than my GT ($49k msrp vs $69k msrp) so one would expect the ZL1 to be a better performance car. And it is, my point is there's enough of a gap in performance potential and feel that it's worth it even at the extra cost, all things considered (good and compromises).
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