2003-2004 Cobra vs. 2011-2013 Coyote - opinions of anyone who has owned/driven both

[roush08]

I'm looking for opinions of anyone that has owned or atleast driven both regularly a terminator Cobra and a new coyote powered Mustang. On paper, the horsepower ratings seem close enough that they would be similar drives but I have never driven a stock or nearly stock Cobra to know for sure. With all the rage of the terminators, to find a nearly stock one with lower miles - the price is getting close to if not passing a sllightly used or even stripped down new coyote powered Mustang. Seems like Cobra values for clean low mile cars can range from $18k all the way to $30k. A used 2011+ Mustang is in the $23k-31k range. Am I comparing apples to oranges with the "driving experience" between the two ? I realize the collectability of the Cobra's plays a part in the pricing, but I'm looking as of now just on the driving characteristics of both.

[SonofaBish]

this will be a very predictable thread................................


Do you have the opportunity to drive both and form your own opinion?? That would be best, because everyone on this place will be extremely biased.... except me, but i haven't personally driven either of them -

[Wolfpack Speed]

I'm looking for opinions of anyone that has owned or atleast driven both regularly a terminator Cobra and a new coyote powered Mustang. On paper, the horsepower ratings seem close enough that they would be similar drives but I have never driven a stock or nearly stock Cobra to know for sure. With all the rage of the terminators, to find a nearly stock one with lower miles - the price is getting close to if not passing a sllightly used or even stripped down new coyote powered Mustang. Seems like Cobra values for clean low mile cars can range from $18k all the way to $30k. A used 2011+ Mustang is in the $23k-31k range. Am I comparing apples to oranges with the "driving experience" between the two ? I realize the collectability of the Cobra's plays a part in the pricing, but I'm looking as of now just on the driving characteristics of both.

I have owned 3 Terminators and currently own a 13 GT, so yes, I have driven both extensively. I will take my 13 GT in a heartbeat over a Terminator.

[Stangman701]

I'm on my third Cobra. I've never owned a newer GT, but I put almost 1000 miles on a 14 GT a few months ago. The power curve on the cobra is way different. Much more torque down low and a lot more can easily be had with a pulley swap. The longer wheel base of the newer cars makes them a little more predictable in turns on smooth pavement, but if you happen to hit a bump mid turn the IRS in the Cobra will soak it up a lot better than the solid axle cars. You also have to consider how quickly the prices have fallen on the newer GT's. It makes them affordable, but you're much more likely to lose money when it comes time to sell it vs the cobra. I think the reason to buy the 11-13 would be the modern exterior and interior styling. Personally I've stuck with the cobras because I'm more concerned with the fun factor vs modern styling.

[Mark Aubele]

I'd take the '11-up GT over the Terminator.

[angel50]

I recently just made this decision...all summer I test drove and did my homework on both...I decided on terminator...reasons-Termi is raw and feels oldschool,,,holds the value,,,cheaper to build and change looks,,,don't see them often,,,feel safer at high speeds,,,option to build 700-800hp safely and easily(probably never will tho)coyote-love the car over all,,,,I look at the mustang as a car I would enjoy and daily drive...im coming on 40 in a couple weeks so I wasn't looking for a daily but more a fun take out and terrorize the neighborhood car and cruise to vacations and so on...hope this helps your decision....

[Pure Stock]

Stock Coyote manual or auto > stock terminator @ the drag strip.