85 GT :::vs::: SHO

pxcr_600 · 01-12-2002, 08:04 PM

Hey dudes, i was wondering, what would win in a race. A STOCK 85 GT 5.0, or a stock Taurus SHO, the V6's and the V8's? Im not sure what year SHO, just would it beat one, thats all i wanna know.

NO SLO PK · 01-12-2002, 08:53 PM

In a 0-60 or a 1/4 race, most 85GTs would win without breaking a sweat.

However, in a freeway race the outcome would likely be different. SHOs benefit from very good aerodynamics and good top end horsepower. I know quite a few SHO owners that have dispatched Z28s (not LT1 or LS1) in races that initiated on the freeway.

LX5liter · 01-13-2002, 12:08 PM

My $$ would be on the Mustang, especially in a drag race, but like anything, the driver and traction conditions can make a big difference.

Unit 5302 · 01-13-2002, 03:35 PM

You'll easily dispatch any auto SHO's but some of the earlier sticks can be damn quick with a real good driver. Your 85GT is probably a low 15 car off the floor. Right in the neighborhood of a real well driven manual SHO.

01-12-2002, 08:04 PM	#1
pxcr_600 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Elk River, MN Posts: 44	85 GT :::vs::: SHO Hey dudes, i was wondering, what would win in a race. A STOCK 85 GT 5.0, or a stock Taurus SHO, the V6's and the V8's? Im not sure what year SHO, just would it beat one, thats all i wanna know. __________________ Balls to the Walls

01-12-2002, 08:53 PM	#2
NO SLO PK Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Arcadia, CA, USA Posts: 731	In a 0-60 or a 1/4 race, most 85GTs would win without breaking a sweat. However, in a freeway race the outcome would likely be different. SHOs benefit from very good aerodynamics and good top end horsepower. I know quite a few SHO owners that have dispatched Z28s (not LT1 or LS1) in races that initiated on the freeway. __________________ Russ L '91 LX - 331 w/ Procharger '03 Cobra Convertible - Pullied '94 Lightning '65 Mustang Coupe

01-13-2002, 12:08 PM	#3
LX5liter dude5l Join Date: May 2001 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada Posts: 603	My $$ would be on the Mustang, especially in a drag race, but like anything, the driver and traction conditions can make a big difference. __________________ Good luck! Brad R. 1992 L.X. 5.0 coupe MODS: A few little bolt ons New Best time ...11.60 @ 128 mph @ 2000+ ft altitude. Rice Haters Club member #39 Users rides #2542

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01-13-2002, 03:35 PM	#4
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	You'll easily dispatch any auto SHO's but some of the earlier sticks can be damn quick with a real good driver. Your 85GT is probably a low 15 car off the floor. Right in the neighborhood of a real well driven manual SHO.