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This is no different than what happened with the last M3/Mustang GT though too, in terms of the numbers.
2005 BMW M3:
333 hp (248 kW; 338 PS)
Torque: 262 lb·ft (355 N·m)
0-100 km/h (62 mph) — 4.8 seconds for SMG, 4.7 seconds for Manual, 5.1 seconds for cabriolet
1/4 Mile - Coupe: 13.3 sec @ 104 mph (167 km/h)[11], Convertible: 13.7 sec @ 104 mph (167 km/h) [12]
Top Speed - Coupe: 155 mph (249 km/h) (electronically limited),[13] 185 mph (298 km/h) (delimited)[11]
Skid Pad - Coupe: 0.89g,[10] Convertible: 0.81g [12]
Curb weight Coupe: 3,415 lb (1,549 kg)
Price: $59100
2005 Ford Mustang GT
Engine Size 4.6 liters / 281 cu. in.
Horsepower 300 @ 5750 rpm
Torque (lb-ft) 320 @ 4500 rpm
Curb Weight 3483 lbs.
0-60 mph : 5.1 sec
1/4 Mile ET: 13.3
1/4 Mile MPH: 104.030
Price $ 25705
Production for that M3 ended after 2006. Next M3 came out MY 2007, with Mustang GT debut 2005.
Production for the current M3 is probably going to end in 2012 and new F30 M3 is coming in MY 2013 most likely, with the new Mustang debuting 2011.
IMO the numbers look quite cyclical to last time. I am a fan of what Ford is doing for sure; kudos to them. I would take the Mustang over the other pony cars out currently I think (although I would have to drive them all to make the final decision), and the new 5.0L V8 looks Great, as I have said before. But I don't think this is a new phenomenon. M3 is not the fastest car out there, it's supposed to be M GmbH's answer to the 'perfect all-rounder'. (although that was not the original E30's purpose.)
E46 M3 Life: 2001-2006
Mustang 4.6 Life: 2005-2010
E92 M3 Life: 2007-Present
Mustang 5.0 Life: 2011-?
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