I've owned two Mustangs before the Crossfire and considered a 2005 stang when I bought the Crossfire. They are both good as daily drivers - the 6 cyl engine in the Crossfire would give better gas mileage, and will go faster, but the Mustang will take it off the line. It depends on what you like better. Personally, I'd love to be able to buy one of each, but since I can't, I'll stick with the Crossfire... I think it is a much better handling car, more fun to drive and UNIQUE - there are more Mustangs on the road than ever - you'll get more "looks" in the Crossfire.