Battle of the Sixes: Ford Mustang V6 takes on Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 and Nissan 37

[Sal Collaziano]

Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Ford, Hyundai, Nissan, Reviews

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This comparison test couldn't have happened just a few short months ago. Sure, the Hyundai Genesis Coupe has been around since 2008. And not counting a seven-year walkabout, the Datsun/Nissan Z has been with us in one form or another since the first moon landing. Want to talk old? The Ford Mustang dates back to the invention of the wheel. At least it seems that way.

So why no comparison until now? Because until quite recently, Ford's entry level V6-powered Mustang was never really a sports car. The heavy, near impotent Cologne iron-block V6 was a joke, fit for little more than rental car duty, and it wasn't even terribly adept at that. But the non-V8 pony car has undergone some significant changes for 2011 - the biggest being its all-aluminum V6 producing 305 horsepower and 280 pound feet of torque - allowing it to finally hang with these two V6-powered competitors from across the Pacific.

At least on paper.

Read on to find out which V6-powered sports car reigns supreme. If you can't wait, skip right to the results.


Gallery: V6 Sports Car Comparison: Mustang vs Genesis Coupe vs 370Z



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[Aquineas]

In my opinion, the Z looks the best out of the 3. Tough call otherwise. I'd probably just get the Mustang GT and bypass the sixes altogether.

 

[DeMAN]

I always thought the tires would be an issue on the GC. The thread width looks a little narrow to me. Hopefully Hyundai takes note of this in the future and make an adjustment. The power issue also needs to be resolved also as all the other car in this group including the Camaro has step it up. The Mustang coming in a such a low cost and being one of americas favorites will be hard to overcome. The V6 Mustangs Has already outsold the V8, and I expect that to continue. Time for Hyundai to step it up and make some computer changes to keep the car from that 3 second stall.