2018 / 2019 Ford Mustang Ecoboost Review in 4K
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Date: 2019-05-30
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Comments and reviews: 10
Kromer0
Personal take: As the driver, the inside meant way more for me than the outside looks; they both look stunning. Utility (trunk, back seat space) was not important at all, and neither was gas consumption. The Fords interior looked too normal for me, too like a Focus RS. Same with the steering wheel with the many buttons, the center console reminded me of the premium trim Ford Fusion, and the hand break is just too in your way like begging to be used. Camaros steering wheel felt better. 90% of the time you hold the steering wheel so it was very important for me to really like it. Same with the posture in the driving seat. The Camaro dash is more unique, different than the norm (even if a bit quirky and sometimes not efficient. Visibility wise, both felt the same for me (57) because I move the chair up a bit. Sound wise, both sounded the same. Drive wise, similar but the Camaro felt like a bit more oomph and, as you said Alex, felt better around corners; much more engaging. Sounds silly, but I was smiling more in the Camaro seat than in the Mustang. At the end of the day, after 1 month of research and test drives, I went with the Camaro 2SS.
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Personal take: As the driver, the inside meant way more for me than the outside looks; they both look stunning. Utility (trunk, back seat space) was not important at all, and neither was gas consumption. The Fords interior looked too normal for me, too like a Focus RS. Same with the steering wheel with the many buttons, the center console reminded me of the premium trim Ford Fusion, and the hand break is just too in your way like begging to be used. Camaros steering wheel felt better. 90% of the time you hold the steering wheel so it was very important for me to really like it. Same with the posture in the driving seat. The Camaro dash is more unique, different than the norm (even if a bit quirky and sometimes not efficient. Visibility wise, both felt the same for me (57) because I move the chair up a bit. Sound wise, both sounded the same. Drive wise, similar but the Camaro felt like a bit more oomph and, as you said Alex, felt better around corners; much more engaging. Sounds silly, but I was smiling more in the Camaro seat than in the Mustang. At the end of the day, after 1 month of research and test drives, I went with the Camaro 2SS.
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Vincent Chen
Good for GM for getting Ford to amp up the Mustang. Better handling better overall than when introduced in 2015. I was Camaro all the way no matter what, but with the 2. 3 Ecoboost hold on a minute. Mustang is looking way better than the Camaro there. The Magneride suspension is a must. I am dubious about the handling package too. If worse came to worse I can change things up later as the after market from Shelby Performance and others will likely step up to the plate there. V8 I agree with you Alex, but boy oh boy that Camaro and Mustang do sound good. I think I like the velvety growl of the Mustang vs. the more raucous Camaro with the optional exhaust package. What a great time for Pony Cars. You cant lose either way. Camaro or Mustang. Sure there are sides, but purely from a car vs. car, it is super close, and that is good for everybody.
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Good for GM for getting Ford to amp up the Mustang. Better handling better overall than when introduced in 2015. I was Camaro all the way no matter what, but with the 2. 3 Ecoboost hold on a minute. Mustang is looking way better than the Camaro there. The Magneride suspension is a must. I am dubious about the handling package too. If worse came to worse I can change things up later as the after market from Shelby Performance and others will likely step up to the plate there. V8 I agree with you Alex, but boy oh boy that Camaro and Mustang do sound good. I think I like the velvety growl of the Mustang vs. the more raucous Camaro with the optional exhaust package. What a great time for Pony Cars. You cant lose either way. Camaro or Mustang. Sure there are sides, but purely from a car vs. car, it is super close, and that is good for everybody.
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Shuo Wang
Mustangs will have all kind of problems once it reaches high mileage. I used to own a 2006 Mustang, and after 90K miles, problems just came one after another. For those I can remember: 1. washer fluid tank leak. 2. washer nozzle motor blew up on both side. 3. brake caliper leak on both front, had to replace both. 4. Exhaust rattle. 5. plastic trims all brittle and broken while replacing washer nozzle motor. Those plus some other issues. Stangs might have a lot of fun for the first few years, but they are not built to last due to all those poor quality parts. The price also reflects that.
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Mustangs will have all kind of problems once it reaches high mileage. I used to own a 2006 Mustang, and after 90K miles, problems just came one after another. For those I can remember: 1. washer fluid tank leak. 2. washer nozzle motor blew up on both side. 3. brake caliper leak on both front, had to replace both. 4. Exhaust rattle. 5. plastic trims all brittle and broken while replacing washer nozzle motor. Those plus some other issues. Stangs might have a lot of fun for the first few years, but they are not built to last due to all those poor quality parts. The price also reflects that.
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Mark J
Im not so sure that the reason the 4 cylinder turbo is being used rather than the V6 is because its such a superior engine. Try hanging a turbo on that V6 and youll definitely threaten the pecking (marketing) order that has the naturally aspirated V8 on top. After-market turbo kits for the V6 claim 444-750 wheel horsepower. I understand that one reason for the 4 cylinder turbo is because Ford is promoting the Mustang as a world car. In other countries, apparently they tax cars based on engine displacement. So, I guess Ford came up with the fairly hot and efficient 4.
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Im not so sure that the reason the 4 cylinder turbo is being used rather than the V6 is because its such a superior engine. Try hanging a turbo on that V6 and youll definitely threaten the pecking (marketing) order that has the naturally aspirated V8 on top. After-market turbo kits for the V6 claim 444-750 wheel horsepower. I understand that one reason for the 4 cylinder turbo is because Ford is promoting the Mustang as a world car. In other countries, apparently they tax cars based on engine displacement. So, I guess Ford came up with the fairly hot and efficient 4.
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WC3fanatic997
Glad someone not only chose to review the Ecoboost in immense depth but also the Automatic with it. Too many people are die-hard fascists about the 5. 0 and a manual. I mean look at this comment section, they feel the need to still rail on literally anything thats not a BIG MURICAN V8 MANUAL here even though there are thousands of videos reviewing that combination. Because cars cant be enjoyed in other ways while being economical about it, clearly.
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Glad someone not only chose to review the Ecoboost in immense depth but also the Automatic with it. Too many people are die-hard fascists about the 5. 0 and a manual. I mean look at this comment section, they feel the need to still rail on literally anything thats not a BIG MURICAN V8 MANUAL here even though there are thousands of videos reviewing that combination. Because cars cant be enjoyed in other ways while being economical about it, clearly.
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Kip Amore
Tough to pick a winner; Camaro or Mustang. But at 40+K, youve got a lot of cross shopping options. For that kind of coin, Id be looking at both the Focus RS and the MUCH FORGOTTEN Fusion Sport. Id be considering a WRX, a Nissan 370z, some kind of Lexus F car, not to mention the slew of German crap to cross shop. Just this week, out of curiosity I priced used Alfa Julias. You can get a used one for low 30s. All that said, Id have a 392 Challenger.
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Tough to pick a winner; Camaro or Mustang. But at 40+K, youve got a lot of cross shopping options. For that kind of coin, Id be looking at both the Focus RS and the MUCH FORGOTTEN Fusion Sport. Id be considering a WRX, a Nissan 370z, some kind of Lexus F car, not to mention the slew of German crap to cross shop. Just this week, out of curiosity I priced used Alfa Julias. You can get a used one for low 30s. All that said, Id have a 392 Challenger.
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Shotokan
Once Ford addresses their enormous problem with galvanized corrosion on every one of their vehicles, including this one, that has aluminum hoods, tailgates, etc, maybe Ill be another Mustang. Not paying big bucks for a Mustang when the aluminum hoods corrode within a year or two. Many start corroding right after the 3/36 bumper to bumper and then youre paying huge money to have the car repaired and repainted. Nice job Ford
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Once Ford addresses their enormous problem with galvanized corrosion on every one of their vehicles, including this one, that has aluminum hoods, tailgates, etc, maybe Ill be another Mustang. Not paying big bucks for a Mustang when the aluminum hoods corrode within a year or two. Many start corroding right after the 3/36 bumper to bumper and then youre paying huge money to have the car repaired and repainted. Nice job Ford
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John Simion
Nobody ever notices the fact that the Mustang is one of very few cars that have air-conditioned seats. Not just ventilated, AIR-CONDITIONED. Most cars have ventilated seats - including expensive foreign cars - and there is no comparison to the Mustangs A/C seats. I drove a rental Mustang in Florida with this feature and it was incredibly comfortable. Anybody who lives in a hot climate ought to consider this.
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Nobody ever notices the fact that the Mustang is one of very few cars that have air-conditioned seats. Not just ventilated, AIR-CONDITIONED. Most cars have ventilated seats - including expensive foreign cars - and there is no comparison to the Mustangs A/C seats. I drove a rental Mustang in Florida with this feature and it was incredibly comfortable. Anybody who lives in a hot climate ought to consider this.
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DriveCFL
Everyone apparently knows what a Mustang is or should be. lol Look back at when the Mustang first appeared. Now you have several options. A 4cy turbo putting out 310 hp and 350 pnd ft of torque is amazing. That was a dream back in the day. If you want more grunt and have the money then get a GT. Funny thing is that the Ecoboost is still faster than 75% of the vehicles on the road. Not a bad everyday driver.
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Everyone apparently knows what a Mustang is or should be. lol Look back at when the Mustang first appeared. Now you have several options. A 4cy turbo putting out 310 hp and 350 pnd ft of torque is amazing. That was a dream back in the day. If you want more grunt and have the money then get a GT. Funny thing is that the Ecoboost is still faster than 75% of the vehicles on the road. Not a bad everyday driver.
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Rahul Saha
Man i loved your review Damnn. you kept the video really engaging, you are probably the one of the very people who actually gave a price comparisons (wish it was in Canadian dollars as well, you gave a beautiful 30 min crash course on everything important Kudos man It was a big help Please advise on Canadian prices for the mustangs if possible. i am eager to buy one and will buy after your advise.
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Man i loved your review Damnn. you kept the video really engaging, you are probably the one of the very people who actually gave a price comparisons (wish it was in Canadian dollars as well, you gave a beautiful 30 min crash course on everything important Kudos man It was a big help Please advise on Canadian prices for the mustangs if possible. i am eager to buy one and will buy after your advise.
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