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1989 Mustang GT 5spd vs. 1989 Mustang GT Auto
In stock form the 5-speed has an advantage with a good driver behind the wheel. However the truth is, consistency wins drag races, and the automatic is much more consistent. Even if it isn't consistent, I'll keep my 5-speed
| Test |
5spd GT |
Automatic GT |
| 0-30 MPH |
2.1 |
2.4 |
| 0-40 MPH |
3.8 |
3.5 |
| 0-50 MPH |
5.0 |
5.3 |
| 0-60 MPH |
6.5 |
6.9 |
| 0-70 MPH |
9.0 |
8.8 |
| 0-80 MPH |
11.2 |
11.9 |
| 0-90 MPH |
14.6 |
14.9 |
| 0-100 MPH |
18.0 |
18.6 |
| 1/4 Mile |
15.2 |
15.3 |
| Trap Speed |
92.0 MPH |
91.3 MPH |
| Top Speed |
140 |
140 |
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