What should have Ford called it?

[4wheeldog]

The day after we picked up the car my wife wanted to shop at an artist enclave collection of shops. As we pull up, I realize that we stumbled on a Mustang car show. Almost every variety and age of pony car.
I sheepishly parked across from the display cars. A circle of owners were in front of the door and I smiled as I walked up. One of them kiddingly asked if I wanted a membership application. I told him I didn’t consider it as actual Mustang but it sure is a blast to drive. All their heads shook up and down. It seems they had all test driven them at some Ford sponsored event. Felt no bad vibes.

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[Rotmeat]

I'd call it the Ford Morgan.

A Morgan is a horse breed, one of the first to be created in the USA. Mostly a workhorse, but fast enough to run races.

The Mach-E doesn't really drive like a Mustang, and it's strong enough that it deserves its own horse brand IMO.

I like the sound of "Morgan" and to me it brings to mind something strong, yet classy.

 

[DennisD]

To anyone who is stupid enough to say "that's not a Mustang," I would say "you are right, a Mustang has a V8, a carburetor, and a live axle." Guessing most people who would say that don't have an original model.

Technically, the first Mustang came out with either a V-8 or a V-6 and it was "borrowed" from the Falcon and yes, the MME is a Mustang as well albeit an Electric Motor driven car.

I personally think the name Mustang started a slow death in the early 70's. Quality and looks took a hit and it somewhat recovered in the mid 2000's but I really don't see it lasting although I thought the same in the late 70's and here we are still talking about them.

It has taken on many looks/styles/power etc. but at the end of the day, Ford only cares if this car with this name makes them money. Unfortunately, they may stop looking and sh@tcan it altogether due to the money that it is hemorrhaging currently.

Stay tuned...............

 

[Its_my_wifes_car]

The initial discussion on this thread made me think of the video Ford published a number of years ago that shows the development of the Mach E - from concept to creation. It's a great 20 minutes that show the development and philosophy / goal that drove what the Mach E became....

 

[Snakebitten]

The Mach-E doesn't really drive like a Mustang, and it's strong enough that it deserves its own horse brand IMO.

I don't have a modern Mustang to compare to but I did have a 1984 SVO Mustang when it first was released.

I don't think my GTPE is missing the DNA of driving experience of the Mustang as much as one might assume.

Also, according to the Mach-E engineer that Leno gave audience to, it was in fact THE Mustang that the design team was being driven to emulate.

12:20 First reference to how it drives
35:30 The discussion of how driving it compares to a Mustang

 

[MJ's Mach E]

Has anyone noticed that the word Mustang doesn't appear anywhere on the body of the MME?

For what it's worth, I like Galaxy, but how about spelling it: Galax-E.

Ouch, now that I see it, never mind.

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[DennisD]

Has anyone noticed that the word Mustang doesn't appear anywhere on the body of the MME?

For what it's worth, I like Galaxy, but how about spelling it: Galax-E.

Ouch, now that I see it, never mind.

Happy Holidays

I believe the Mustang II doesn't have the word Mustang on the body as well.

So is that not a Mustang?

 

[ericNdfw]

Has anyone noticed that the word Mustang doesn't appear anywhere on the body of the MME?

I don't believe it's on the Mustang coupe either, the logo is iconic enough.

(FWIW, it is on the front door sills, but I assume that you meant visible on the exterior)

 

[Zardoz]

A revival of the Thunderbird name would have been appropriate.

I've thought this from the beginning. Lines up well with the Lightning. Only problem is that Mustang is a name people know and buy. The Thunderbird name? Never got me excited about a purchase....

 

[Jimrpa]

I've thought this from the beginning. Lines up well with the Lightning. Only problem is that Mustang is a name people know and buy. The Thunderbird name? Never got me excited about a purchase....

When I think “Thunderbird”, I think of elderly, well-off men going for the nostalgia of hitting on the car-hops (I think that’s what they were called?) at the 1950s drive-up burger place. I certainly don’t think of anything modern, technologically sophisticated, or high performance.

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