New to group - quick question

Sep 07, 2005 4 Replies
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Hello: I have lurked for a while. I have finally realized my dream of driving a Mustang! I bought a 1999 GT convertible 5 spd. Bone stock and beautiful. I absolutely LOVE this car.



I'll post some pics and details soon, but first a quick question.



I am looking for some stats on engine performance, specifically horsepower and torque output at a given RPM. I have done a few searches, but can't seem to find what I am looking for.



The format I am looking for is like this (I guessed at the numbers):



RPM Torque (Lb-Ft) Power (HP)



0 0 0
500 0 0
1000 0 0
1500 0 0
2000 282 3
2500 287 230
3000 292 235
3500 297 240
4000 302 245
4500 297 250
5000 292 255
5500 287 260
6000 282 255
6500 277 250
7000 0 0


Thanks in advance!



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With cars, only torque is measured. Horsepower is calculated as:

HP = TQ * (RPM/5252)

Torque, not horsepower, determines acceleration. I think of this as: "Torque is for fun. Horsepower is for advertising."

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Bob Willard wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@comcast.com:

Great slogan! Call up Ford's advertising group and see if they're interested. ;)

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R

Guys: Thanks very much for your replies. I'll check the forums as you recommend as well as remembering this formula.

Great slogan. I have seen this written:

torque gets you there, horsepower keeps you there (where 'there' refers to high speeds I guess) This has always helped me remember the difference, in simple terms

Thanks!

Red-Dog

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