JRMclemore
Member
- Joined
- September 3, 2019
- Messages
- 21
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- City, State
- El dorado
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2007 Mercury Mountaineer
I love the way my mountaineer (AWD) drives, handles curves and accelerates....
However, I am starting a car build and was looking at engines and transmissions, fwd, rwd, awd, atc.
It finally occurred to me that I'm expecting my car to perform as well as my mountaineer.
(Lightbulb moment) wouldn't a car with 1/2 the weight and much lower COG , perform better?... Yes, Mustang came to mind.
So here's the idea is.......
Weight 2000-2500lbs max
Length 144"
Width. 72.5"
Wheelbase 108"
Track width 62.5"
With the entire system from engine to wheels transplanted from 2007 mountaineer into custom build car.
With the lower weight, center of gravity and better aerodynamics, can I expect better acceleration, higher top end speed, good handling and better mpg.
I'm wearing a pair HD Optimistic Lenses. Please let me know how much reality is being blocked out.
However, I am starting a car build and was looking at engines and transmissions, fwd, rwd, awd, atc.
It finally occurred to me that I'm expecting my car to perform as well as my mountaineer.
(Lightbulb moment) wouldn't a car with 1/2 the weight and much lower COG , perform better?... Yes, Mustang came to mind.
So here's the idea is.......
Weight 2000-2500lbs max
Length 144"
Width. 72.5"
Wheelbase 108"
Track width 62.5"
With the entire system from engine to wheels transplanted from 2007 mountaineer into custom build car.
With the lower weight, center of gravity and better aerodynamics, can I expect better acceleration, higher top end speed, good handling and better mpg.
I'm wearing a pair HD Optimistic Lenses. Please let me know how much reality is being blocked out.