How does the 99-04's compare to the 05+

I'm currently in a 2005 V-6, 5-spd and I'm looking at the 99-04's 5-spd. Besides the paper data, how do they compare? Driving, handling, breaking and just general SOTP feel. The 05 is my third stang previously having a 86GT auto and 97GT 5-spd. I've done searchs but didn't come up with anything. Thanks

I wish I could keep the '05 but due to my recent situation (new baby and a pay cut) I can't afford it. I need to cut my payments in half or all together. Also in my area and probably every area, there are alot of small dealerships that won't deal with me cause of the negative equity and they have cars that are in my price range. The big dealerships will work with me but they have more expensive cars and that defeats the purpose of getting rid of the car in the first place. There are some nice stangs in private sales but again I don't have the money and no one is buying my car. I've found a '01 V-6 that fits my budget and I wanted to know if I'll be totally disappointed or not. Since '98 I vowed to ALWAYS have a mustang and I will.

Well the '01 I was looking at is gone now so I'll have to keep on looking but thanks for all the help.