Originally posted by Kestrel
I agree that all things being equal, the car with most torque will win. You are absolutely correct, and that is usually the case in sanctioned racing because there are strict rules on everything. But the point I'm trying to make is that if there is a disparity in handling, that a lower torque car could potentially beat a higher torque competitor.
I know that I'm kind of repeating what you're saying, so maybe in the end, for a street car (or any other car for that matter) loads of torque does not necessarily equal a great car. A lot of other things play into it.
OK I WANT ALL YOU OTHER GUYS TO READ THIS WHO HAVE BEEN ARGUEING WITH ME. Apparently this guy actually has read a rule book for a sanctioned race series instead of a copy of Import Tuner, I am impressed!!!!!
For anyone else who is still thinking that torque and power don't win races answer this question: Why don't 4 cyls and 8 cyls compete in sanctioned racing series? I think a visit to your local short track would show you excatly how disadvantaged you are when you are underpowered.
I keep saying this: YES ON THE STREET WEIGHT AND REVS AND SO FORTH MAKE A DIFFERENCE BECAUSE FACTORY CHASIS ARE FAR FROM IDEAL........ESPECIALLY ON MUSTANGS.