Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 VS BMW M2 -TRACK REVIEW // One Track Mind Ep. 4

We pit the GT350 against the M2 in a FULL TRACK TEST with drag races and lap times. These cars are closer than you think! Toronto Motorsports Park is the perfect place to test the limits of two very different cars.
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[@ThrottleHouse]

I'm glad everyone is getting so into this discussion. To clear up a few points for everyone: We chose the M2 with the DCT because with that option they come in at the same price here in Canada. The manual M2 is a big chunk cheaper, and then it would have lost and people would have called us out for it being unfair. Next, the reason the M2 won on the track was simply because of this type of track. Very twisty, very tight, lots of sharp corners. The wheelbase and size of the Mustang simply won't allow it to get through the tight stuff as well. On a bigger faster track the mustang would have had it for sure. Many have said that Colin looks like he's driving slowly and short shifting. I can assure you he is driving the tires off those two cars. He is just a very very smooth driver so it doesn't look very dramatic. He knows what he is doing though. He has many, many Autocross, Time Attack, and Karting victories to his name. Next, many have challenged the fact that I said the BMW is more refined and the Mustang is "cheap" feeling. Sadly thats the truth. The build quality of the M2 is far superior. Lastly, because this got such a good response, we are currently trying to put together the bigger brothers. The GT350R and the M4. Let me know what else you want to see! Thanks for watching.

[@fozilito]

E46 Reviews with T.H. N

[@nicenow25]

E46 Reviews with T.H. because of this comment and its emphasis. I subscribed

[@jkheslekrants]

E46 Reviews with T.H. i would like to See the M4, SS1LE and GT350 Track Pack on a more diverse track. Tight twisties and decent straights/sweepers

[@tomtom255]

I think on a different track the gt350 would be at least a few seconds faster than the M2 considering the gt350R is quicker than the m4 gts. Did this mustang have the track pack? What shape were the tires in? Was the driving consuming large amounts of gold medicine earlier in the day? Honestly I love the M2 but since bmw abandoned na racing engines and ford had the balls to build the voodoo and put it in a track ready mustang, they get my vote.

[@henzo7087]

Mustang has way more hp than BMW

[@michaelthebarbarian3380]

I have to say, the GT-350 is one of the greatest things to come out of the USA. An absolute masterpiece.

[@FEGTTTSDH]

Flat crank high rpm + manual + snake in front = EASY choice

[@MrDarkwar989]

BMW!!!

[@HEATHENS5074]

its a no brainer :)

[@HEATHENS5074]

@@MrDarkwar989 ok :)

[@texandrifter6724]

@@MrDarkwar989 ... no

[@someone123421]

m2

[@tysonblankemeyer5500]

When I watch these comparisons, I don't listen to the facts and data. I listen to the number of times that the host giggles. You giggled more when driving the 'stang.

[@C10_Benz]

Lol sold my mach 1 today and took the guy on a drive he couldn't stop giggling

[@steviedee71]

tyson blankemeyer Now that’s how you compare cars nicely said 👌💯

[@-_-Raziel]

Manual vs auto ...... Meh... More hp vs less hp..... meh..... Of course it will feel better

[@LongNguyen-lx8if]

VRaziel lighten up

[@a.edw.160]

jimmysp4des oof.

[@martinzarate9262]

Nothing better than a flat plain crank v8 sound at 8,000rpm. It's orgasmic

[@vishalakula8451]

Bruh, it's called a flat-plane crank V8, it has a 180 degree angle between the crank throws. There's no such thing as flat plain crank v8.

[@user-yv1bf4rx7r]

@@vishalakula8451 relax dude, that's what he meant

[@JAM_2024]

Until it ends up in the shop

[@alecw7063]

Q J and the bmw won’t?

[@masonhud3247]

8,250

[@John-Adams-Can]

"The Mustang just looks like it wants to beat your over the head with your own legs!" Awesome description.

[@slowstang88]

@Andrew Tra Who the fuck cares about anyone's opinion of purchases?

[@chadidfwu3465]

@Andrew Tra wtf kinda salty comment is that? And the M2 doesn’t just scream that you wear flip flops with blue jeans, a polo that’s too tight, and gelled hair? GTFOH

[@HEATHENS5074]

@Andrew Tra wtf u high bro?

[@noladude5046]

@Andrew Tra honestly, can’t believe you haven’t deleted your reckless comment.lol

[@jasonclark1338]

Currently I own a F10 M5 and a week ago I bought a GT350. It’s hard to make choices between these two cars as they are so different. After driving the GT350 for a week I think it is a very well built vehicle with massive raw power and tremendous sound. I normally don’t attract any attention when I drive M5, but a lot when I am in the GT350. It is just an awesome car.

[@mtadc1545]

Not attracting attention is why I loved older BMWs. 👌🏾

[@SDF5150]

To be honest...you're gonna have a good time in either vehicle!

[@blakebergerbb]

Only decent comment in this thread

[@TheChannel1978]

Yes, comments are full of people who can't afford either. When it comes down to spending 50K+ people decide based on their brand preference, the deal they are getting, the example of the car being shown and the test drive. Nobody buys one over the other because of a 1.2s difference on a track test on youtube. At the end of the day buying a sports car is an emotional decision when it comes to it. A lot of thinking may happen before but nobody could ever spend their hard earned cash for a car their heart is not in, numbers don't come into it, it's how the numbers feel like.

[@bilibiliism]

Thanks god we have at least one good person in the town. You saved us from divine punishment.

[@liammaggs2985]

Thank you. You have lighted up this stupid comments section.

[@datsuntoyy]

But which one would you have a better time in on a long drive to work or a road trip to a neighboring state? Most people will never see a track.

[@nicomeier8098]

Drives the BMW and compliments it on road-holding, interior etc. . Switches to the Mustang and immediately has a huge grin on his face. Says it all.

[@alexandercoll5617]

Nico Meier mustang also had a manual

[@Marco-fi6gv]

Lmao, true!

[@michaelarchangelthehammer]

Viceral

[@brandont7214]

BMW looks better and can come in Manuel. Butthurt Stang fanbois make me laugh

[@bottomtext5473]

@@brandont7214 it did not take it on looks, and your the Beamer fanboy because your complaining about losing this comparison

[@talkto20john]

Shelby really knows how to make American cars go around corners, really impressive

[@Pigpen76]

shelby had nothing to do with it. all Ford Performance division

[@HEATHENS5074]

@@Pigpen76 no.

[@Domepeezy]

@@Pigpen76 nope

[@nyckae8587]

@@Pigpen76 yea Brody it most definitely is Shelby

[@weasle2904]

@@nyckae8587 No he's right, the newest GT350 has Shelby only as a nameplate. It's all developed by Ford

[@no5thgear311]

Came back to watch one of the older vids and honestly I have to say, without comparing it to the newer ones, this is still pretty good. Glad you picked up James what an awesome duo

[@car_enthusiast1992]

Comparing an M2 to the GT350 is an insult to the 350.

[@rauleyshar3635]

I am a beemer guy, but I will also take GT350. That Sound is just phenomenal! Not sure if it is the age factor, but the GT350 is heck of a car for the money.

[@djtodorov]

Both Cars are fun in their own ways. This was a great review. The 350 was one of the cars I was considering, but for me the M2 was the more enjoyable option. My other considerations were the Porsche Cayman S and the Challenger Hellcat. Ultimately went with the M2C and didn't regret my decision.

[@TonioN]

Which so ever car comes, Mustang has a seperate fan base❤️

[@AmericanBusinessman422]

Made of retards

[@joeleonard9965]

@@AmericanBusinessman422 Bruh I spit out my drink

[@magnificentblac]

Are you kidding me? A family friendly muscle car is the perfect compromise.

[@ethownzbh]

Awesome video man. For the head to head though, I'd find it much easier to follow both simultaneously if vertically they were at the same height and in the middle of the screen and if one changes to a different camera angle at a certain part of the track and the other clip did the same It would be much easier to see the time split. Other than that I have nothing to add. Your production value far exceededs your channel's traffic, keep it up.

[@ThrottleHouse]

+Ethanmeister thanks for the feedback. Yea we are trying that style out to see what people say. I'll eventually land on a method I like for the lap times

[@Flyingaceful]

GT350 looks better and sounds better! I’ll take the GT350.

[@mustangsally366]

Flyingaceful where will this two cars be in 20 years.....

[@burgerbandit3646]

@@mustangsally366 This Mustang is definitely gonna be a legend for years to come and go down as one of the best Mustangs in history. Since BMW's don't have any soul anymore, these new ones are definitely going to the scrapyard.

[@JacesOwnWorld]

@@mustangsally366 I think the M2 won't be anything much and will be just another //M car that is affordable that any kid could buy it. The GT350 has all the options to make it a classic car. GT350 is currently holding its value better than the M2.

[@mustangsally366]

Ride Catch 50 years from where will these two cars be?

[@rcsebastian2865]

go get yourself some glasses son

[@xmiggiex]

Great video and awesome comparison! But definitely felt like the driver was sandbagging the GT350 during the lap times. I’d choose the Shelby either way. 🤘🏼 #merica

[@sherylellingson3538]

Yes, they seem to do that a lot. Don't want to hurt the B'mer boys feelings.

[@lyndahammel9502]

I'll always choose the Mustang.

[@mcoeif]

I've seen enough Bimmer-Stang race videos to see the Stang just isn't good enough to be on a Bimmer's level

[@ussocom3644]

BMW M2 Laguna Seca time is 1:40.88, GT350 Laguna Seca time is 1:36.83

[@HEATHENS5074]

@@mcoeif ur wrong..

[@STICKSHFT]

I think the m2 would beat the m4 around that track as well. the m2 seemed well suited for that track

[@jm9371]

I own and love my a 2018 M2 with DCT. Great video, I think you nailed the personalities and advantages of both cars. Which one makes you feel better wins....period.

[@itchyonion3559]

James Mason m2 is just better

[@billcivicsff6808]

Damn that body panel fitment though 0:45

[@neelparmar6690]

Billcivivs FF yeah, it’s not great is it...

[@UltimaRSfan]

Built by Tesla?

[@maxoberg4642]

@@UltimaRSfan its not that bad

[@JohnSmith-ot7iy]

Wait, someone would actually choose the m2 over the GT350?

[@thecommentwith0likes]

Yeah real men

[@JohnSmith-ot7iy]

@@thecommentwith0likes by "men," do you mean "women?"

[@thecommentwith0likes]

@@JohnSmith-ot7iy by women do you mean transvestites?

[@JohnSmith-ot7iy]

@@thecommentwith0likes sure, those too.. just not actual men.

[@ae2202]

@@thecommentwith0likes the M2 looks like a car for beta males

[@michaelburke1116]

2018 m2 with 11k miles $42,000 2018 gt 350 16k miles $52,000 Mustangs hold their value better and are more fun to drive...

[@drx1xym154]

The GT350 Mustang is fairly limited production. The GT350R more so... though now we have the GT500 // GT500 'track pack'. Not sure what the M2 volume is these days. BMW has all these M cars now a-days! Even a regular top end factory GT or Bullitt Mustang is fairly nice with the magna ride (and/or various performance pack options). Its just the NA 5.0 (~460/480HP), yet the GT350 is NA 5.2 FPC (526HP).

[@yudax5057]

0:44 that fender gap😂

[@AnthonySvt_]

I’ll take my flat plain crank V8

[@user-hr2xu1db8p]

I'll take a flat plane crank instead :-P

[@jrex3575]

i’ll take a fat plain skank instead

[@jack7849]

@realone5 real The M2 has a 405HP 3.0 Liter TwinPower turbo i6, is lighter, and has a limited slip dif. The GT350 has so much raw power, but you just can't top German engineering imo

[@acjohn6995]

@Michael 02 American cars are just too big, too high, too heavy, can't handle as well as the smaller cars and handling is where the gains have been made over the last several years. The Ford is one of the best Mustangs in decades, but it's still not quite there.

[@TheNuclearBolton]

j rex you mean a flat plane crank boi

[@MNGLD-do2kc]

I think I'd choose the M2 as well. It's just such a perfect little car. It's so well balanced, has just the right amount of power, and handles like a dream.

[@robertstone9988]

The mustang is kind of an unsophisticated Billy Ray Cyrus mobile. The BMW is class, pretentious sophistication and it's better than you. Now which stereotype do you want to be associated with? I would rather be the sharp dressed professional ass wipe in the BMW then the wife beater trailer park domestic beer drinking Def Leppard listening high School janitor. If I didn't care what people thought about me I'd buy the mustang. There's nothing wrong with either one they just both come with a s***** stereotype. It could be worse you could be a big dumb meat head bro dude super Chad covered in ax body spray and tribal armband tattoos in a WRX.

[@pgr3290]

The M2 is a better car. Classier, better built, much nicer interior, more premium feeling product. The Mustang is the typical American big fat and ugly car not practical or worthwhile anywhere outside of North America. The M2 works everywhere.

[@ravenwing199]

​@@pgr3290 The Mustang is about the same size. It's heavier but that's because it's properly built and won't spontaneously disassemble itself at year 11. The Mustang has maybe 5 cm in every direction on the M2.

[@pgr3290]

@@ravenwing199 "The Mustang has maybe 5 cm in every direction on the M2." The Mustang is 12 inches longer than an M2. An entire foot. That's 30 centimetres. In the 2021 JD Power reliability survey which looked at 3 year old models from 32 brands (The 2017-2018 model years tested here) BMW came 11th in the survey, above the industry average. Ford came 22nd, below the average. You're welcome for the fact checks.

[@Eduaardojc]

⁠@@ravenwing199 wild statement, ford is literally known to be unreliable and always comes lower in reliability than bmw🤣

[@flixsymmetry]

I’m keeping my 350

[@dragospahontu]

Very big

[@amazoidal]

The M2 after warranty will be what Scotty Kilmer terms: "Endless Money Pit".

[@FEGTTTSDH]

hahaha, but the mustang is dog with fuel just easy = get a corolla

[@nihilist6806]

FEGTTTSDH who the fuck cares about fuel we’re talking about performance cars XD

[@kriskizer1062]

I own a 135i with dct. It likes constant attention and money, but is a great track car.

[@1chuck96]

YOU BET!!!

[@drx1xym154]

@@FEGTTTSDH -- this is not the review for you. Just get a Corolla? YIKES! Why so practical???

[@peterbigblock]

We had a GT350 as a shop car, and it was wonderful. The engine sounded awesome, the fit and finish was excellent, the handling was direct and precise, the transmission was terrific. The GT350 was hilarious fun on the track, fully capable of whatever you wanted to do. A little wobbly in sharp transitions (think COTA turns 4-10), but only a little. Fantastic, fantastic car. But I personally bought an M2, which is beyond fantastic. It’s perfect.

[@Condor1970]

I'd love them to do a comparison with the new 2019 Mustang GT w/PP2. Just curious to see how PP2 compares to the BMW's on the track.

[@drx1xym154]

or even the Bullitt Mustang ...

[@Dee_Ludy]

Lol I’d bet the sting would put down a much faster time. He wasn’t driving the Shelby aggressive enough. Those cars are both track beast and one has over 100 hp more.

[@ahmedLibyan]

0:44 that difference on the door line smh

[@jasonbrown9388]

Are you saying the body panels don't line up?

[@ahmedLibyan]

Jason Brown yes there’s a difference

[@jasonbrown9388]

@@ahmedLibyan Thought so.

[@timothycc711]

Only OCD peeps care about panel gaps, 😆 🤣

[@islandon22]

I agree with your closing comment. Also, the iconic rep of a Shelby over an "M" resonates far more with me.

[@phillipberk5767]

still think the e92 M3 is the best M car overall, that sound is unforgettable

[@terrybigmango2434]

Phillip Berk, It is in every way. It's also the few BMW that held its value well.

[@ps31871]

Phillip Berk loo the gt350 sounds way better that pos inline crap 😅

[@stevequantie8064]

I seems you're so unlucky to have not experienced the sound of the engine he's referring to. So, you have a GT350? Cause I don't but have heard only two in real life. Sounds loud and grunty but it's very different than a BMW inline. I wouldn't call it better, just louder. I've heard plenty of pushrod V8's that sound excellent however (Ford and Chevy).

[@phillipberk5767]

Steve Quantie actually idk about louder, I had borla ataks on my E92 with headers, and it was one of the loudest cars I've ever owned and that thing had mufflers, and 4 sets of resonators

[@stevequantie8064]

Referring to the comparison stock. Oh yeah, cars can get about as loud as you can legally take em.

[@headinghome8914]

I miss my 02 mustang gt, it couldn't hold a candle to these cars but whenever I started her up and I heard her engine rumble it put a smile on my face.

[@chrislomax8667]

I own a 2016 GT350, and I have a built 2010 335i. The GT 350 is stock, except for a pair of oil separators. The BMW has full M suspension, running Michelin Pilot Sports, and the engine is pushing 480 HP, with full mods. The BMW is much easier to drive quickly in canyons, but the sound of the Mustang and the attention it gets is amazing. The cars are so different, yet in ways very similar.

[@dubleblitz]

8:48 visible eargasm :D

[@Homemus]

For me, you're one out of three KZbin car reviewers that go far and beyond with what they/you do. I'm totally loving the way of you presenting and reviewing the cars of your choice. Mostly put in a little story...great. And then you actually put the vehicles on track and giving them throttle. Even being a German though, I'd always take the Ford Mustang Shelby GT350(R) over any BMW. Because it's pure, straight high reving V8 power wonderfully balanced coming with a price tag that should be putting a smile on every car enthusiast's face.

[@wristschatz1454]

The license plate on the mustang 😂

[@Jaylyons1]

I've driven both and can't make up my mind which one to get. Both are similarly priced on the second-hand market. Since it would be a daily, I thought I'd lean towards the BMW due to creature comforts, size, far better fuel economy, etc. But that sound and power from the GT350 are really making this a hard call.

[@ardzye5374]

Did you make a decision? I ended up with a 135i since I wanted a more true to roots driving experience. And then I got my gt350r earlier this week. I couldn't be happier with the shelby. Nothing but smiles.

[@ACTConcreteCutting]

Here in Australia the GT350 converted to RHD would be nearly 3 times the price of the M2 , a 2019 GT500 is 200k USD, so I bought the M2 for 40k USD.

[@roderickl9539]

I would pick the M2 if my plan is to drive it everyday + weekends. With my wife as the passenger and we would drive Stagecoach Trail going to Galena, IL from Chicago or the Smoky Mountains, I'd definitely go with the M2. Now, if I'm single and attention is what I want everywhere I drive, guess what I would pick? The Mustang will become tiresome. If I have both in my garage, the Mustang comes out to play on weekends. Also depends on where I'm going. The M2, I can go anywhere. Everyday. Fast or moderately. Without attracting unnecessary attention. The GT350 will definitely attract wanted/unwanted attention. Thanks for making the video! Peace!

[@3star2nr]

You do know u have to replace the entire suspension system once per year with a BMW right... That's been true for every BMW since the mid 90s... Say what u will about the gt350 lacking refinement, it's a car You can actually spend more time driving. BMW's break constantly... Go join a BMW forum their cars are legit pieces of shit... I didnt want to believe it till I bought one worse car ever... I had a 3 series and a 5 series and those cars killed my passion for cars all together... Until I got my Mustang.

[@CBR919RR1]

*CTS-V vs. M2 & M3*. I heard short shifting. My Camaro SS revs high so I can tell the higher rev Mustang wasn't working very hard for that engine.

[@mattwad9738]

the M2 is similar to the M1. The M3 is the bigger brother.

[@f.mazz.459]

I have yet to hear a bad review of the GT350. My favorite Mustang of all time...I would even take it over the 2020 GT500. Good review thx!

[@MrTL3wis]

Completely agree. Having said that, I saw a GT500 at a local racetrack running open track laps. Holy shit that thing can accelerate.

[@robinsonf1136]

I personally do not care about having a M2 “refined” interior. You get those cars for the power and fun factor, Not to be all comfortable and brag about stitching on your door panel.

[@sokegame8788]

Plastic panel with thin material over it to hid its cheap underneath. BMW interior look the same since forever.

[@Justwanthavefun_100]

On Trackdays Lightweight always fun and fast with that big horsepower like that M2 is a big bonus

[@harleybarnes7302]

6:10 this was me 1 month ago when i bought mine :)

[@drx1xym154]

Congrats! It sounds like freeeeeedddddooooommm!!!!

[@amintasspruytte9224]

yea man congrats on your car, how is it going with the mustang

[@booster5329]

"The exaust is not exactly lighting my pants on fire@4:15 he looks in his lap as if to make sure LMAO.

[@connormettus4799]

that awkward moment when everyone has praised the mustang interior.....

[@Ardonn]

Haha.. Ford always looks incredibly ugly inside :P

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Because first thing anyone does when getting into a car is poke all the surfaces with their fingertips. Feel everything.

[@eeeehuu2130]

Lifted_Above 😋I do, I look if things make strange squeaky noises, they should have used the m2 competition if it was not so expensive

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Most of the auto-journalists on KZbin, poking everything around the car "soft-touch surfaces here, soft-touch surfaces here, soft-touch surfaces here, soft-touch surfaces here, soft-touch surfaces here....." If KZbin existed in the 1990's or 80's can you imagine that being criteria for buying a car? hahaha

[@dfdfadsfdsf3]

Gt350 interior nicer than the m2

[@sherylellingson3538]

Doesn't matter which car wins, The GT350 is a looker, and the BMW is a........well, just a BMW.

[@mustangsally366]

sheryl_lori ellingson 20 years from the Mustang will be a classic beast and the M2 most likely will be turned into a park bench !

[@TheDennys21]

Oh so the BMW is not a looker?

[@sherylellingson3538]

@@TheDennys21 Nope. In a crowd, the Beemer is just another car. In that same crowd, insert a mustang in the same place, and you get noticed.

[@husky3695]

your style of reviewing cars is my favorite. Keep making videos

[@patrickclarkson9484]

The GT350R will have it in every aspect. The GT350 doesnt have the rear diff cooler and trans cooler. Also the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires on the GT350R also help in the corners.

[@laxr5rs]

You did a really great job on this video. Smart, funny, but never irritating. Great sound, good vocal tone, good sound for the cars. Subcribed!

[@driverjay8613]

I can't tell y'all how to spend y'alls money, but for my sake, this Circuit stuff is the Gold 🤗 The drag racing content is ok, and y'all top it off w the funny. The Mtn Rd stuff is better, but this content.. Is The Gold 👍🏾

[@chrisgeorge84]

Pro-tip: at 2:06 dont have heavy throttle noise during breaking zones in the video. Rookie.

[@aaronsong3668]

Not surprised by the result, the mustang is ok on straight line, but will be worse on track. However, German brand does not just consider the horsepower but the balance, driving and track performance. I know there are a lot mustang fans, but it was a legend.

[@stmccoy2254]

i still love the gt350 much more by far

[@cluckcluck2001]

M2 please. Thanks.

[@joshcostanza224]

I had a fully loaded 2013 135i with m sports package and also a 2015 mustang gt (base model with crap plastic) and in the end I truly enjoyed my mustang better as well. I do have to say, the all around feel of daily driving in the 135i was way better though... but when it came to fun...

[@navjotsingh2413]

Bmw m5 vs mustang gt350 Should be interesting

[@ThrottleHouse]

That would be interesting.

[@arturo_garza_4069]

navjot singh m5 would destroy it

[@3star2nr]

Gt350 is the better car... BMW makes crap cars. Their motorcycles are awesome...

[@louisbarningham]

GT350 still is better

[@3star2nr]

@@louisbarningham facts... Fuck BMW...

[@lunakai_360]

I’m an M guy... so m2 for me. That v8 sounds nuts tho on the gt350!

[@AtticAZ]

All S550 Mustangs have linelock. 2015-2017’s, including the V6’s are neutered. A simple ECU via a software called FORScan will unlock it. Did it on my 2017 V6.

[@CalgaryHyundai13]

Wow. Now wonder they're not showing the RPM for the Gt350. Dude his short shifting it at Ike 6500 each shift... Dude does not know how to drive a gt350

[@jimimcintosh7796]

My thoughts exactly. He could hold those gears way longer and have that engine in its prime curve. Instead I can hear him going low and then building up RPM. That motor sails above all else limit at rpm. Let her run

[@johnyp2967]

Both cars are incredible.

[@teehud313]

The mustang gt 350 scares him!!!! Its unrefined??? There's a difference between pure American muscle and European sport tunes.

[@sbalak]

Every day liveable car BMW case closed.

[@aceofspades6667]

I enjoy the new format with James and Thomas better but still a fun vid none the less.

[@TheDivineicons]

But the M2 tho 😍

[@HEATHENS5074]

ok

[@pashapa11]

Why is this always manual v auto. Auto is always gonna shift faster

[@scottcarr1534]

The GT350 is NOT a muscle car... it's a WORLD car - It's a TRACK car, not a strip car. - I disagree with you on almost every point. I'd still buy a GT350 all day, everyday vs. the BMW. Besides...I use my signals (lol) and I love that I can work on my GT350 myself. Just NOT a fan of BMW ... drove the M2 and drove the GT350. Wasn't even a difficult decision. - I also have a 17 GS Vette Anniversary and a 21 MACH1 track pack. - Thx for your time and efforts.

[@kailiebejung]

With over a hundred horses less the m2 still makes it!

[@MnzGmz]

In reality the v8 should have smoked the M2 but did not!! Ill take the M2 over a gas hog anyday...

[@ChasingDifferentAdventures]

GT350 Mustang all the way, I have Canyons I take it to, and hand footage of the canyons on my channel, too. Thanks for and honest review, unlike Randy Pobst who drove the GT500 & the Corvette C8, to review the difference of the 2 vehicles, to make you decide where to put your money down. On the long Straight away in the GT500 he had Zig zagged the who way to the corner, just to slow it enough to make the C8 look as good on the track at Willow Springs. As a matter of fact surprised the C8 didn't heat up, since it overheated during Research & Development under winter conditions. Thank for the content

[@chriStian72602325]

Rematch with the m2 competition.

[@TheMarschmallow]

rematch that with the gt350r

[@frankschneider2950]

The Bimmer has it's hands full against the Focus RS. The Shelby is in another league!

[@MrWackotaco]

My V8 M3 revs to 8700. GT350 is very similar in a lot of ways. I have cutouts on my M and it sounds badass as well. I now either going to get the R or an Alfa 4c? Keeping M also. Love the cars.

[@peteb1854]

That Mustang must be a shit tonne of fun to drive. Daily drive it though? Only incognito. Let's be honest. It's the perfect mid life crisis car.

[@ThrottleHouse]

+pete b yup agreed. It's a bit...much

[@peteb1854]

Sadly, yeah.

[@peteandrepete528]

Depending on what mode you're in depends on what the car handles and sounds like.No need for incognito since there's not much difference between the models no one pays attention to any of them.The Countach with a 60 year old guy jumps out with his shirt half unbuttoned with big tufts of grey hair sticking out could also be the perfect mid lifer car. lol

[@jimsullivan9104]

That was a great show - Thanx. Time well spent...

[@christenn32]

The cheap interior in the Mustang is why they have such badass motors, gotta cut costs somewhere to make the car attainable. Otherwise it would have a ridiculous 6 figure price tag. Nobody makes big stupid power for cheap like Ford, GM, and Chrysler. Just excellent motors will tons of horsepower eating up the streets and dragstrip. Leave the road racing to Euro guys.

[@Callitwhatitis]

I’m glad some else gets it.

[@michaelgomez4994]

This test is bs mustang gt's are running 120 flat on the same track( toronto Motorsport park) these guys didn't even add camber. And the Shelby is full camber ajustable. with some bolts so simple

[@michaelgomez4994]

cscs.ca/lap-times/

[@tommullaney8714]

I'm sorry but that 350 could have been driven much harder

[@nuclearcarnie]

Quicker or not, the Mustang is delightfully childish. It is nothing but Hooliganism! What a great tribute to the original! I really think these cars have two completely different target customers. But here is the thing that I think is important too, the M2 is easily tuned, and that is hugely appealing to gearheads. With a couple of bolt-on parts and a proper tune, it would have destroyed the Mustang in every single measure imaginable. Long and short of it, I love both of them.

[@Hunter-ex2sw]

Best Line......”it sounds like freedom”. It sure does.

[@brianpratt2747]

BMW's bearings will be gone by 50K, then the engine will blow. BMW's are throw away cars. Not like Mustangs. Mustangs are classics and collectible.

[@rickcrowder7494]

lol... I have 79k on mine ... no issues

[@xebek]

Odd, do share your independently verified, falsifiable and peer-reviewed evidence please as well as a mechanism we can use to distinguish your beliefs from delusions. Bald assertions aren't points of data. Surely you care whether or not your beliefs comport with reality, right? My e90 had 268k miles when I traded it in. All original internals. Oh, and I'm not claiming that you are necessarily wrong, just that you've fractally failed to meet your burden of proof. Odd.

[@philspaghet]

16:14 Same reason why S2000 guys love their cars!

[@MacDaddysDawgz]

I had to turn the volume up when he switched to the Mustang ... wooot!!!

[@toobasaurus23]

Ive loved M cars for years so I'm biased. My brother in law has a mustang. Sent him this to debate later. Many thanks for making this video.

[@stuartj1234]

I never do track days so as a daily driver / weekly work horse id take the m2. You can drive 500 miles in the BMW and feel fine at the other end. I doubt you would feel so good after 500 miles in the GT.

[@timothycoyne5874]

Both are amazing cars. But your last line, “...just because of everything that happens past 6,000 RPM...” Well, I would go the opposite way and choose the BMW, because I’m not driving the car hard often enough to make up for the Ford’s overall rawness. No track days, no drag races, and the smaller M2 - besides just being a nicer car - is easier to live with in the city. But again, they’re both terrific. I’d just rather have the BMW.

[@SilverScarletSpider]

Is there a parallel universe where Thomas is not a BMW, but instead a Mustang guy? 🤔 especially with the beautiful M2 he now owns in 2022, could a GT350 have been just as good as a daily?

[@sherylellingson3538]

That was so fake. There is no way an M2 can outclass a GT350, when a Ford Focus RS was within 1 tenth of the same car. I call shenanigans.

[@4esttube]

BMW RATES HP AT THE WHEELS.

[@SHADOWCOMPANY6]

@@4esttube really though? I've heard all different kinds of claims for that but mainly hearing them dyno exactly at where they are advised to be

[@4esttube]

​@@SHADOWCOMPANY6 Sorry about the all caps. Maybe not exactly wheel HP, but pretty close. I think it's BMW's niche, makes it look like their cars have far superior dynamics or something. My 2012 135i would walk Mustang GTs, so something is up. www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=567237

[@andreyates1555]

@@4esttube ooooh i know for a fact you love waking up to that 135i 😂

[@sherylellingson3538]

@@4esttube I wasn't talking about the HP, genius.

[@ryanb8736]

He said he’s not a huge V8 person. Well that explains everything he reviews. He’s Not a true car guy and just a KZbinr. That’s why he rates the m2 so high.

[@__dudewitagun__4607]

awesome cars. id love to have either for a bit. but prefer the M2 bc its small and agile

As much as I have respect for the BMW, and I do, The Mustang is well, a car that has been refined, you called it a "muscle car" well, it is, and it isn't. The New Mustangs are a "world car" built now for so many different applications and ALWAYS grin inspiring. The sound, the feel, the epicness? yeah, I LOVE you BMW, but give me a GT350r over BMW. Great review.

[@FordPerformanceFan]

It's not at all comparable. The Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 is 1,000X better than an M2

[@lenf3641]

Exactly why I choose 2019 GT350 over M2 which has so unresponsive, numb steering feel.

[@Sanyogo]

The mustang had a bad start first run then BMW M2 had crappy starts for the rest of the runs. I didnt see you come of the line exactly the same once. That would have been interesting. You should do this again but with the M2 Competition.

[@Iconhulk]

Seriously.. ? WELL RIP BMW

[@matthewferreras7181]

I'd like to see this redone with the M2 Competition.

[@MnzGmz]

Exactly!!

[@jakedivarano7097]

To funny.. it can't beat the M2? But it beat the Porsche gt3..? Makes sence lmfaoo

[@renes8196]

The smile while driving is about 8 times bigger with the Mustang than with the M2 :P