Thats a question I have wondered also. Ford tends to pride itself in other aspects it seems. It seems like they are going great distances to keep up their crash saftey standards, and create new and appealing vehicles.
I think it is a mistake on their part to NOT invest into these new technologies aswell.
I have also wondered about the engine wear with cylinder deactivation. I wouldn't think it would do much to the cylinder walls, but more the change in load on the rod and main bearings.
Yeah, it's funny how the sales have worked. There is just something about a Mustang that draws people to it, even knowing it isn't the faster of the two vehicles.
Not to be a jackass, but I disagree 100%.
The aerodynamics won't suck on the car, I assure you GM has done their homework with it.
GM knows how to make big motors perform like ones half their size. I expect fuel economy to be on par with what it was when the Camaro/TA was taken off the market the first time. Upper 20's to 30mpg on an open highway should be easy to get, especially once people start fine tuning the cars.