But im looking at getting a 2018 mustang ecoboost as my daily driver so am looking for opinionsfeedback on whether its best to get the manual or the new 10 speed automatic. The 2016 ford mustang gt v8 coupe with a manual gearbox is the. Click here for more 2016 ford mustang fastback gt 5. The entire s550 mustang generation has had 4, due in part to the limitedslip differential option. How to decide between an automatic mustang gt or a manual quora. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Really it comes down to two factors driver involvement and convenience and to a lesser extent how driven by the performance numbers you are. Mustang automatic vs manual transmissions cj pony parts. Today, however, its not unusual for the exact same car to be slightly quicker with an automatic or automatedmanual transmission. I think manual seems fun, but everyone ive spoken to who have dailyed manuals and now drive autos say they dont miss manual and they are bad for daily driving. Manual transmissionsif driven and shifted according to the owners manualcan increase mpg fuel consumption over what would be seen with an automatic. As expected given the sixthgeneration mustang is still fresh, the 2016 model continues with identical drivetrains. In 1986, limitedslip differentials, or lsds, became standard on all v8 mustangs. May 18, 2015 good for 310 horses and 320 poundfeet of twist, the fourbanger can push the mustang from 0 to 60 mph in as quick as 5.
Auto 15 mustang gt vs manual 15 mustang gt youtube. It won the 2016 lemans 24hour with the ecoboost twinturbo, v6powered ford gt supercar and began exporting 2015 mustang fours to foreign continents choking on strict government emissions. Where as the automatic has those same things as well as the dtr connector. The values listed below are based on msrp and does not include any incentives, tradein, options, or other adjustments. See good deals, great deals and more on a 2016 ford mustang. Used ford mustang with manual transmission for sale. Used 2016 ford mustang for sale with photos cargurus. We tried out both of them backtoback to discover which is better. Even early mustangs had limitedslip differentials as an option. After testing two 2018 ford mustang gts with a mere 3pound difference in measured weight, we were taken aback by how much quicker the gt is with its new 10speed automatic 10a sixthan it is. In 1986, limitedslip differentials, or lsds, became standard on all v8. How to decide between an automatic mustang gt or a manual. Oct 14, 2018 really it comes down to two factors driver involvement and convenience and to a lesser extent how driven by the performance numbers you are. I am having a hard time deciding what transmission to get, the automatic or manual.
Jul 10, 2017 i take a quick drive in an automatic 2016 mustang gt and compare it to my standardmanual transmission gt. Automatic vs manual transmission fox body mustangs which is. The 1966 mustang had 14 possible rear gear ratiodifferential combinations. The frontwheeldrive 2016 honda accord coupe can be upgraded from its standard fourcylinder engine to a naturally aspirated 3.
Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 903 2016 mustang models nationwide. Detailed features and specs for the used 2016 ford mustang gt including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. Driving an auto transmission is very comfy and relaxing. With the automatic you also get an overall faster car, the new automatic transmissions are faster then any manual, so if you want to race your gt on the quarter mile and you have the 10 speed 10r80 you will be beating the manual platform every time. Technically, theyre 3percent different, but that translates to a tachometer needlewidth, or just 50rpm difference at 60 mph. Why the 2018 ford mustang gt automatic is so much quicker than. But now its time to fire up the surprisingly quiet v8 and see how it copes with the hammersmith bridge width restrictions and the m3 roadworks and doing a threepoint turn in monmouth road, west london. Fuel economy estimates stand at 19 mpg combined 1525 with the manual coupe, 19 mpg combined 1625 with the automatic coupe. We have 197 2016 ford mustang gt vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 102 1owner cars, and 240 personal use cars. Back to the mustang gt sixspeed manual and 10speed automatic, which also have effectively the same top gear.
Ford got the 2015 mustang so right it hasnt gone crazy with the revisions at. I think the 10 speed auto is really harnessing the higher revving v8 by keeping it higher in the rpms whereas the ecoboost benefits more from the lower end torque and the auto doesnt shine as. Inside, its the same dark but stylish cockpit youd find in any stang, with the handsome engineturned dash, consolemounted start button, and 160. You might recall we gave the sixspeed auto mustang gt 8. Automatic transmissions while offroading in an automatic, you have to worry about torque converter flash rpm, stall rpm, shift point rpm and vehicle speed, vacuum and cooling lines, tranny pan leaks, loss of fluid, overheating, plugged coolers, uncovered sump pickups, burned fluid, and so much else. Modern automatics have become so good at what they do from the standpoint of acceleration performance an. Bill compares the 2018 mustang gt transmission options and goes over the pros and cons of each. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2016 ford mustang 2dr fastback gt premium at u. I purchased the 2011 v6 and, although its not as powerful or as loud as its v8. Should you buy a dodge challenger with an automatic or manual. The return of the ford mustang to australian showrooms is almost as surprising as the resurgence of vinyl music records. Jan 17, 2017 like any mustang, these cars can seat four, are 188. You just wouldnt think there would be room for either in a digital society.
Read car magazines uk verdict on the 2016 ford mustang gt, with the 415bhp 5. The manual has a very simple harness for the rear o2 sensors, oss sensor, and reverse switch. Hello all, im getting a 2015 mustang gt within the next few months. Automatic vs manual transmission fox body mustangs which.
Credit ford for fanning the flames with the awesome 5r55s 20052010 mustang gt and 6r80 2011 5. Select from one or more dropdowns below, to find the right car for. I have all decisions made except for the transmission. Automatic vs manual whether its a weekend cruiser and easy daily driving that youre after, or an allaround drivers car that is a blast to drive on the twisties, there really isnt a right answer when it comes to choosing the right transmission for your mustang. I take a quick drive in an automatic 2016 mustang gt and compare it to my standardmanual transmission gt. Like any mustang, these cars can seat four, are 188. Tremec t56 transmission 2000 cobra r and 20032004 mustang cobra, ford falcon i6t and 5. That being, base v6 models feature last years updated 3. If the two harnesses were the same, then every manual transmission would have a hanging connector for the dtr. Ford got the 2015 mustang so right it hasnt gone crazy with the revisions at the midlife refresh point you. Debate automatic vs manual mustangs which is better. A manual transmission can be more enjoyable, and it might get you a little better mpg is some cases, although modern cars with automatic are usually wellbalanced towards fuel efficiency. Most bigblock v8 powered carstrucks of the 1960s and 1970s in the north american market, all fseries trucks without od, 80 thru 96 97 for f250hd, f350, and f. I dont think well see the auto dominate in the ecoboost like we are seeing in the v8.
If you live in an area that has a lot of snow and ice during the winter or heavy traffic as already mentioned, then i would be leaning towards an automatic. We have 1,703 2016 ford mustang vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 1,038 1owner cars, and 1,766 personal use cars. Ive had the good fortune to spent time with the automatic and manual 2015 mustang gt. A manual transmission utilizes more of an engines power than an automatic transmission as less power is lost throughout the drivetrain, resulting in slightly more power at the wheels. Im getting a new 2016 ecoboost mustang, with the performance package, in january. Nothing like rowing through the gears of a v8 manual mustang with exhaust, nothing.
Weight savings for you performanceminded folk isnt a factor, either. Should you buy a dodge challenger with an automatic or. This is due to the debut of the 10r80 10speed automatic transmission, new to the mustang for the 2018 model year. The manual gearbox is a sweet sixspeeder that brings almost. The difference in price doesnt matter to me as much as making sure whatever i get is going to be reliable and problemfree. Most smallblock v8 powered cars of the 1960s and 1970s in the north american market. Automatic transmissions while offroading in an automatic, you have to worry about torque converter flash rpm, stall rpm, shift point rpm and vehicle speed, vacuum and cooling lines, tranny pan leaks, loss of fluid, overheating, plugged coolers.
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