is my daughters car totaled?

[Irving]

I think my minivan has more horsepower than a 1995 GT Mustang.

[hurley842002]

I think my minivan has more horsepower than a 1995 GT Mustang.

I'm guessing my Xterra probably does too, since it has more horsepower than most vehicles in 95... In any event, more isn't always better for some.

ETA: I had to look, yes my Xterra has more HP than a 95 Mustang GT, it also has more HP than my father's 94 454 Chevy. Just a tidbit of info, since we ventured on the topic of then vs now.

[Robb]

Had to laugh at that one Hurley. Yeah, my daughter has zero business being behind the wheel of a real performance vehicle. I'll report back when I hear back from the inside co.

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[Irving]

Had to laugh at that one Hurley. Yeah, my daughter has zero business being behind the wheel of a real performance vehicle. I'll report back when I hear back from the inside co.

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We'll make sure to not let her drive our minivan and Xterra then.

[jmg8550]

And the xterra and minivan weigh about 600 to 1000 pounds more than the Mustang. Also probably easier to make power in a 5.0L V8 than a V6 minivan or SUV. And the Mustang is more than likely still faster in the 1/4 mile.

Mustang (3400lbs) HP to weight ratio: 15.8lbs per 1HP
Nissan Xterra (4400lbs fully equipped)16.8lbs per 1HP

Also, how much power is being put to the ground? 4x4 gearboxes soak up lots of power.

[hurley842002]

And the xterra and minivan weigh about 600 to 1000 pounds more than the Mustang. Also probably easier to make power in a 5.0L V8 than a V6 minivan or SUV. And the Mustang is more than likely still faster in the 1/4 mile.

Mustang (3400lbs) HP to weight ratio: 15.8lbs per 1HP
Nissan Xterra (4400lbs fully equipped)16.8lbs per 1HP

Also, how much power is being put to the ground? 4x4 gearboxes soak up lots of power.

Am I sensing butt hurt, or are you just waaay overthinking this?

Actually after a bit of research, the stock Mustang barely beats the Xterra in a 1/4 mile, which is actually kind of embarrassing for a V8 sports car vs. a V6 SUV.

Sorry for the derail OP, I had to defend my cars honor

[hurley842002]

We'll make sure to not let her drive our minivan and Xterra then.

LOL, especially the mini van, she'd never get a date....

[Irving]

Minivans get a bad rap. If I would have driven this car in high school, I could have had 6 dates* all at the same time!





Which would have been more than my entire high school dating career. lol

[jmg8550]

Nope, no butthurt, just stating the facts. I am a fan of the Mustangs though.

[hurley842002]

I am a fan of the Mustangs though.

Figured as much...