Whether you go for a shortthrow manual or a selectshift automatic,1 its time to put your dream mustang in gear. If you think youre going to accidentally slamshift every gear, and spin out all the time, dont. The 2015 mustang gt delivers 15 mpg city, 19 mpg combined and 25 mpg highway when equipped with the manual or automatic transmission. Picking the transmission that best fits your driving style can be a tough choice. Note that the premium trims are only offered on the coupe, but the ecoboost and gt convertible models share the standard equipment of their premium counterparts. Hello all, im getting a 2015 mustang gt within the next few months. Expected to be announced later is a 50th anniversary edition model, as well as the successor to the 661hp shelby gt500. Mustang gt automatic 2015 mustang gt vs manual 2015 mustang gt. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 107 2015 mustang models nationwide. Btw, driving a manual mustang wont really be more difficult than the car you drove in. Adam has tuned automatic ecoboost mustangs using the same basic mods i have and hes seen a best of 11.
The auto is definitely the future but we are talking now. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 887 2015 mustang models nationwide. The 2015 mustang is a fine option if youre in the market for a used sports car. Automatic vs manual transmission fox body mustangs which. Automatic 2015 mustang gt vs manual 2015 mustang gt. Almost 11s with this manual transmission ecoboost ford mustang. Each powerplant is available with either a manual or automatic transmission that makes the pony car a great allaround performer no. Auto 15 mustang gt vs manual 15 mustang gt youtube. The 2015 ford mustang ecoboost is the answer to a question that was asked during the last oil crisis. Transmissions hang with tradition, a 6speed manual or 6speed automatic for all engines. Sent from my nexus 5 using tapatalk markbnh1 likes this.
Page 1 december 2014 second printing owners manual mustang litho in u. Every sixthgeneration mustang comes with rearwheel drive and a sixspeed manual transmission, although an automatic transmission is optional. It might even be easier, as itll have a brand new clutch. The 10speed auto is merely a slightlybetterthanaverage automatic transmission, but the sixspeed manual is a very good example of its breed. The 2015 mustang gt offers improved all around performance.
The 2015 ford mustang gt can be equipped with either a sixspeed manual transmission or a. At the moment i drive an automatic ford taurus but i have done a few lessons driving manual with my uncle ive heard that automatic transmission gets better gas mileage but manual gives you more of a driving experience. Debate automatic vs manual mustangs which is better. And that progression will ensure that the mustang legend. For something more aggressive than a tune changing shift points, a jmod can change up how the transmission shifts entirely. Every member of the 2015 mustang family makes a powerful impression. Access quick reference guides, a roadside assistance card, a link to your vehicles warranty and supplemental information if available. Credit ford for fanning the flames with the awesome 5r55s 20052010 mustang gt and 6r80 2011 5. New manual 20 mustang gt vs auto 2015 mustang gt this video is about new manual 20 mustang gt vs auto 2015 mustang gt.
I am pretty young, and although my family had a manual car when i was almost of driving age, my dad got a new car, so i never got to drive it. Pack and both available with either a sixspeed manual or automatic. You wont find a burbling v8 here, but you will find razorsharp handling, equal or better interior quality and superior maneuverability. Ive always preferred a manual transmission in a sports car, but for the first time im actually considering the automatic in the mustang ecoboost. It is clearly a much better sporty coupe than ever before, and not just in the margins. With an automatic transmission, mustangs equipped with the ecoboost motor will achieve 32 mpg on the highway or 25. If you dont have a great reason to have a manual besides preference or nostalgia automatic will. In this video i discuss how the 10 speed automatic compares to the 6 speed manual transmission and which is the better option. Which, if you were born later than 1979, was blessedly over by the time you arrived. The last two years i have daily driven a 2015 mustang gt. While i do like the ecoboost turbo four cylinder mustang, if i bought a 2015 mustang for myself, id choose. The 2015 ford mustang is offered in v6, ecoboost, ecoboost premium, gt, gt premium and coupeonly 50 year limited edition trims. So which is better overall, manual or automatic transmission fox bodys. View and download ford mustang 2015 owners manual online.
Unfortunately, the mustang is my daily driver and a have to encounter. Just today, i took a manual driving course with a professional instructor, and i got to drive a chevy cruze manual. Launch control is standard on manualtransmissionequipped 2015 mustang. If you drive a lot everyday and it is your only car i would recommend getting an automatic. Manual cars always get better fuel economy than cars with automatic gearboxes. Ive had the good fortune to spent time with the automatic and manual 2015 mustang gt. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. I have all decisions made except for the transmission. In my opinion, its the best bang for your enthusiast buck in the 3040k range, or at least. This is due to the debut of the 10r80 10speed automatic transmission, new to the mustang for the 2018 model year.
If you notice, they dont sell the performance package in auto. Used 2015 ford mustang for sale with photos cargurus. In the past, it was pretty much a given that vehicles with manual transmissions would be more fuelefficient. Discussion in mustang s550 general forums started by rhys, feb 16, 2015. I was able to test drive both types of mustangs last week and still cant make up my mind.
With an automatic transmission, mustangs equipped with the ecoboost motor will achieve 32 mpg on the highway or 25 mpg combined. Automatic vs manual transmission fox body mustangs which is. Sep 17, 2014 on the track, it lays down numbers almost identical to the last v6 model, which was more than 100 pounds lighter than our premiumtrim automatic transmission 2015 mustang ecoboost. Automatic vs manual transmission fox body mustangs which is better. The turbocharged responsiveness of the allnew ecoboost. Much more so than owners of other models, mustang drivers like to take control and shift for themselves. See, i just bought a 2014 mustang gt in march, on purpose. Print, read or download a pdf or browse an easy, online, clickable version. The mustang rewards drivers with its agile handling and range of powerful engine choices. Search over 29,900 listings to find the best local deals. It rides smoothly on rough pavement, and its cabin has an upscale look and feel. The 2015 mustang handles better, its easier to live with, and.
Automatic transmissions, while not as easy to modify as manual transmissions, can be upgraded for better performance. So, while there is a reason that better performing mustangs like the shelby gt350 are on the way, we feel the 2015 ford mustang gt does just fine, certainly better than any other gt to this point. Fortunately, the allnew 2015 mustang delivers improvements to both the manual and automatic transmissions of the iconic pony car, delivering a shifting experience that will be better than in any previous pony, according to ford. I take a quick drive in an automatic 2016 mustang gt and compare it to my standardmanual transmission gt. For starters, a tune can aid in changing shift points and firmness as well. Pdk uses a dual clutch and auto shifting is faster than manual. The better business bureau bbb auto line program u. These differences cannot be merely explained by shift quickness or the automatics ability to stay in the power band more consistentlyalthough. Search from 788 ford mustangs for sale, including a certified 2015 ford mustang 50 years coupe, a used 2015 ford mustang 50 years, and a. And right now, in a ford mustang, the manual is better for a road course or track. Dec 04, 2017 in this video i discuss how the 10 speed automatic compares to the 6 speed manual transmission and which is the better option.
Why the 2018 ford mustang gt automatic is so much quicker than. The cars a little awkward in photos, especially from the rear, but in the flesh, its got zombieelvis presence. We tried out both of them backtoback to discover which is better. We think the 2015 ford mustang, while a little less nostalgic, is much farther reaching, even without its international sales intentions. I like the way the manual felt, certainly seems like. Save money on used 2015 ford mustang coupe models near you. Find your owner manual, warranty here, and other information here.
Should i buy a manual or automatic mustang for everyday use. The v6 model delivers 19 mpg city, 22 mpg combined and 28 mpg. The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to print. Theres the deep throated rumble of the gt with its legendary 5. The automatic 6r80 is a bit stronger than the manual mt82.
The new mustang gt is a solid citizen of this era, partly because the sixspeed automatic transmission is so good as to be nearly transparent. Page 1 july 2014 first printing owners manual mustang litho in u. The manual car i drove was clunky and notchy going in and out of gears, etc. Styling, always a mustang fan hot button, is less altered than originally feared. The mustang gt was allnew for the 2015 model year, and its the best mustang ever. Page 2 no part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without our written permission. Full bolt on auto gt vs stock manual gt whats up channel.
Mustang automatic vs manual transmissions cj pony parts. You cant call the 2015 mustang ugly and pass a polygraph. The 2015 ford mustang gt comes equipped with a 435 hp 5. I drove a buddys 2015 auto, and i didnt feel anywhere near as good as i did when driving a 2015 with the performance pack. A fast array of engines sits under the hood of the 2015 ford mustang. According to epa estimates, the 2015 mustang gt is rated at 19 mpg combined 15 city25 highway, regardless of whether you choose a manual or automatic transmission. Unfortunately, the mustang is my daily driver and a have to encounter freeway traffic. Thats not to say the manuals are bad by any means, but for me and my personal usages, the automatic is a better fit. The clutch is very light and easy to deal with, and the shifter is much better than what ive seen in any other factory mustang.
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