[GoldenBear]

I think one's interests and how one is going to use the car will really determine if the 2013 GT500 or the new ZL1 is the better vehicle for a given individual.

I think that the 2013 GT500 is mainly designed to maximize straight line performance at the expense of overall ride and some handling, whereas, the new ZL1 is designed to be an overall high performance vehicle which will provide excellent performance as a daily driver on public roads, or on a road course, or at the drag strip, and all without having to make any modifications from how the car is delivered from the factory. Will the new ZL1 be the fastest or best handling vehicle at each of those venues? No, but for the price of a new ZL1 it will be difficult to find another single vehicle that will be able to perform as well as the new ZL1 does at all of those venues.

I also just don't care for the styling of the current Mustang. I liked the styling of the 1964 1/2 thru 1966, and 1969 Mustangs, but I haven't really liked the styling of the Mustang over most of the other years. In general, for me the proportions of the Mustang look a little too narrow and too tall when compared to the Camaro.

The 2013 GT500 is a fine car, but I prefer the new ZL1 for many reasons such as styling, handling, and comfort, even if the new ZL1 is not as fast as the 2013 GT500 from 0-60 MPH or in the quarter mile, as I have never been one who is that interested in purely straight line performance.