Video: Why you should buy an S197 Ford Mustang | Track Test

In reply to Chris Tropea :

Pffft............A Foxbody is superior in every way. 

Well expect maybe lap times, and maybe comfort, oh and maybe interior noise.

But other than that a Foxbody is superior in every way.

In reply to Tom1200 :

In the style department the Foxbody clearly takes the win though. 

In reply to Chris Tropea :

That's a matter of taste. I like the retro 71 look.

Foxbody is a flexi flyer    FWIW

Chris Tropea said:

In reply to Tom1200 :

In the style department the Foxbody clearly takes the win though. 

It's funny, as I'm actively considering selling my S197 to buy a Fox body. And honestly, it's a step down in basically every way. Power, handling, brakes, chassis rigidity, ergonomics, NVH, safety, and arguably, styling. But I'm Gen X, so nostalgia wins out over objective facts, especially for a third car.

RacingComputers said:

Foxbody is a flexi flyer    FWIW

Flexi-Flier is being kind. LOL

Fortunately they make everything to fix it.

In reply to Tom_Spangler (Forum Supporter) :

The S197 is a great car and I have driven a couple of them and they are good but the Foxbody is a Siren call that's hard to resist.

Tom1200 said:

RacingComputers said:

Foxbody is a flexi flyer    FWIW

Flexi-Flier is being kind. LOL

Fortunately they make everything to fix it.

They do, but it's all band-aids. I'd be curious to see actual rigidity testing on a fully reinforced Fox vs. an S197. I bet the S197 still comes out on top.

That said, if I do get one, I want T-tops, so clearly rigidity isn't a big priority for me. 

In reply to Tom_Spangler (Forum Supporter) :

The sub frame connectors for the Foxbody note that they stiffen it up; I read this to mean it will flex less.

Short of building a tube frame, it will never be as rigid as the newer platform.