CAR WARS! V8 Engine Head-to-Head: Which Motor Would You Rather? Mustang GT 5.0L OR Corvette Grand Sport 6.2L?

You know, I have to say that I truly have come to despise stupid or nonsensical comparisons. This latest comparison is along the same lines; however, at least the author admits it.

Rather than compare the Ford Mustang head-to-head with the Chevrolet Corvette, he decides to take a different approach: Compare the engines.

OK, I can go along with that.

Taking that perspective, Spies, I was wondering: WHICH American V8 would YOU prefer? The Mustang GT's 5.0-liter Coyote V8, OR the Corvette Grand Sport's 6.2-liter eight cylinder?

Comparing the Corvette and the Ford Mustang isn't exactly fair.

The Mustang GT should go up against the Chevy Camaro SS. But the only Camaro we've tested came without the Super Sportiness — there was a perfectly fine turbocharged four-banger under the hood.

So I decided to make this more of an engine-on-engine contest, which led me from the 460-horsepower 5.0-liter Mustang V8 to the 460-horsepower 6.2-liter V8 under the hood of the redoubtable Corvette Grand Sport...

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MDarringer - 6/30/2018 3:27:38 PM

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Both engines are a nice slice of wonderful. The Chevy's engine theoretically can trace it roots back to the original small block. One of each, please.

xjug1987a - 7/1/2018 9:28:09 PM

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Great answer, completely agree! Celebrate these while we have them!

templar19d - 6/30/2018 4:35:48 PM

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Ford GT 350 with flat plane V8 please.

MDarringer - 6/30/2018 5:02:14 PM

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The Shelby Mustang GT350 is a sweet car. The GT500 is about to be insaner than insane. I'm hoping TVR puts that engine in the Griffith along with visually violent Sagaris nose job for new TVR #4.

Agent00R - 6/30/2018 9:55:03 PM

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Wasn't an option.

Thanks for playing.

freeagent - 6/30/2018 7:04:02 PM

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Ford GT350 FHC, definitely

freeagent - 6/30/2018 7:04:16 PM

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Ford GT350 FHC, definitely

TomM - 6/30/2018 8:25:17 PM

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Comparing a REAL two seater to a car that has a back seat it not a real comparison either. THe fact is - the Mustang still should be compared to the Camaro - both Pony Cars - along with the Dodge as well.

I take note you did not include most of the cars being mentioned as part of the comparison - especially the GT350 HSC. Comparing JUST THE TWO cars you proposed - I would rather have the Corvette.

Agent00R - 6/30/2018 9:55:50 PM

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Exactly, which is why the guy who wrote the original article slanted it to compare the vehicles based on ENGINE alone.

Agent00R - 6/30/2018 9:56:07 PM

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Give me the 6.2-liter from the 'Vette, please and thank you.

MDarringer - 6/30/2018 11:16:13 PM

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Although I love the Chevy V8 and use them all the time in flips, I like the snap, crackle, and pop of the Coyote/Voodoo engine. You really can't lose either way. A Jensen Interceptor with a 440 is fun, but pop in a Chevy crate engine and it's party time. It's also fun to drop a Chevy into a 944. I'm seriously thinking of getting a Stingray before Chevy dicks it up with the Fiero.

skytop - 7/1/2018 11:42:02 PM

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The Chevy serves up more torque and at lower RPM. Make mine the bow tie.