Yea the GTO engine would be great in a Mustang.
But was not really pleased at looking at it with the Grandams and grandPrixs around.They all looked alike
Bottom line - the GTO is simply ugly. Its looks like a Chevy Lumina with some typical GM flares and body molding. Sure, HP is great. A car isnt simply a HP race - it's a culmination of beauty and performance. In five years, the Mustang will still look great and the GTO will be on a second or third generation body type, trying to get it right.
I test-drove an 05 GTO today - they are pretty nice cars. I still like the looks of the Stang better, but the GTO has more interior room, IRS, and 100 more horsepower. With the current pricing on the GTO, it's hard to not consider one at $4,000 off MSRP compared to a GT at full MSRP.
For a few thousand difference, the GTO (minus the looks) is superior in many ways to the GT.
I test-drove an 05 GTO today - they are pretty nice cars. I still like the looks of the Stang better, but the GTO has more interior room, IRS, and 100 more horsepower. With the current pricing on the GTO, it's hard to not consider one at $4,000 off MSRP compared to a GT at full MSRP.
For a few thousand difference, the GTO (minus the looks) is superior in many ways to the GT.