Ford Mustang GT Concept from Hot Wheels Main Street 2011
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Saturday, June 25, 2011
Sunday, June 12, 2011
'65 Mustang Convertible: HW
The oldest Mustang in my collection, and it happens to be one of my favourites.. :)
White sidewalls on a classic are just perfect!
'65 Mustang Convertible from Hot Wheels Park'n Plates 1989
This car is already 22 years old! But it's still in a very good condition. Bet the previous owner loves Mustangs as well.
White sidewalls on a classic are just perfect!
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Thursday, June 09, 2011
'65 Mustang Convertible: HW Classics
Another beauty in my possession thanks to bro mushr00m. :)
'65 Mustang Convertible from Hot Wheels Classics Series 4
Monday, May 30, 2011
Hot Hatches Review: Fiesta vs Polo vs 308 Turbo
Well, not exactly a proper review, but more of a test-drive impression. Which means they're real cars, not die-casts. I'm planning to buy a car in the next few months, and it's going to be a hatchback, 'cos I just love hot hatches. So I've test-driven a few, namely those 3 cars in the title, and I just want to share my opinion with you guys. No pictures though, but you can always use google image search. So let's get started.
The cars: Ford Fiesta Sport 1.6L Ti-VCT, Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI, and Peugeot 308 Turbo.
Brief comparison:
Let's start with one of the most important aspects that influences my decision when buying a car, which is the:
Looks:
In terms of looks, I'd say the Fiesta is the best looking hot hatch among the three. Its blend of sharp lines and smooth curves looks absolutely stunning and the car looks fast even when it's not moving. The aggressive design reminds you that this car is meant to be driven to its limits. This is the sort of car that will always get your head turned even though you've seen it a million times. The Polo, on the other hand, looks rather dull to be honest. Not unexpected from a German brand. You can imagine that the first thing that comes to designer's mind when he's designing the car is the word "precise", rather than "beautiful". Mind you, it's not at all ugly, but it just doesn't look very exciting. It's as interesting as a washing machine. The Peugeot is even worse. Honestly, I can't really tell which Peugeot is which. They all have the same headlights and the same idiotic grin on the front bumper. And the 308 in particular, looks a bit feminine.
So the Fiesta is currently leading the first round. Now let's look at their:
Performance:
Looking at the spec sheets, the Peugeot has the highest horsepower among the three at 156hp. The Fiesta and the Polo has 118hp and 104hp respectively. At this point you might think that the even though the Peugeot has the most horsepower, it is also the heaviest among the three, therefore in terms of horsepower-per-tonne ratio it would probably lose to the Fiesta or the Polo. But if you calculate the hp/tonne ratio of all three, the Peugeot would still have the highest hp/tonne at 109hp/tonne, while the Fiesta and the Polo has 102hp/tonne and 92/tonne respectively.
Anyway, those are just the specs. Even though the Polo has the lowest hp/tonne ratio, it actually feels a lot quicker than the other two, thanks to the 175Nm of torque available from 1550rpm. The Peugeot might have the quickest 0-100km/h time at 9.1s, but it doesn't feel as quick as the Polo, probably due to its bigger size. Accelerating in the Polo feels like riding a roller coaster. The average speed of a roller coaster is just about 130km/h. But when you're riding one, you'd probably swear that it feels a damn lot faster than that. The average speed of a Boeing 747 is 900km/h, but I'm pretty sure that you didn't scream as much in the Boeing. Being in the Peugeot doesn't exactly feel like that, but I'm sure you get what I'm trying to say here.
In a straight line, the Polo would be a joy to drive. The quick acceleration, the seamless gear changes, and the stability at high speeds would give you a lot of fun on an open highway. When starting from a standstill, the 1.2 TSI engine feels a bit lethargic, but once the turbo kicks in, you get this sudden surge of power which will put a huge smile on your face. Peugeot's 1.6 turbocharged engine is even more capable. Even though the 308 is a lot heavier than the Polo, the 240Nm of torque could launch the car forward with ease. Plus the turbo lag in the 308 is not as noticeable as the Polo's. The Fiesta, though sporting a 1.6L engine with an extra 14hp compared to the Polo, suffers in terms of torque. It's not slow or underpowered by any means, but compared to the other two cars with turbocharged engine, this one doesn't feel as lively. The good news is, the engine sounds brilliant!
Ride and Handling:
This is where the Fiesta really shines. The car feels planted through the corners. It's like driving the car on a magnetic road. The way the car sticks to the road and the amount of grip it has make you feel like you could do anything in the Fiesta. The steering feels light, but it's still precise and gives good feedback. The Peugeot and the Polo aren't too bad, but they still have a long way to go to catch up with Fiesta's handling. Peugeot's ride is a bit on the firm side, but it doesn't really help with the corners. It does, however, help transmit the surface of the road directly to your buttocks.
Comfort:
The Fiesta and the Polo are not as big as the Peugeot, but they're still comfortable enough to sit 4 adults nicely. The Peugeot on the other hand, feels as spacious as a proper sedan. Even with the front seats pushed halfway backwards, the rear passengers still have plenty of legroom. The Peugeot would be the most comfortable for a long journey, provided you're driving on smooth tarmac without potholes and speed bumps.
Interior:
The Polo might have the best interior build quality, but it's not really packed with other features, save for the basic ones. No Bluetooth, no USB connectivity, no cruise control, no sat nav. Even though the interior is a mixture of brushed metal, soft paddings, and genuine leather, there are still some cheap plastic bits here and there. The interior of the Fiesta looks great, though you're pretty much surrounded by cheap plastic. Kinda like silicone boobs; great to look at, not so to touch. The Peugeot's interior build quality is somewhere between the Polo and the Fiesta, though in terms of features it has the most among the three. Cruise control, sunroof, USB, Bluetooth connectivity, dual zone air-con, rear air-con, and chilled glove box, to name a few. I particularly like the dual zone air-con, which provides separate air-conditioning for the driver and the front passenger. My girlfriend always complains that it's too hot and wants to set the air-con to the max, while I always complain that it's too cold and want to turn down the air-con. The dual-zone air-con should solve the problem.
Conclusion:
Hot hatches are supposed to be cheap and fun to drive, and the Fiesta fulfills these criteria brilliantly. The Peugeot is a bit too bulky, while a hot hatch is supposed to be light and nimble. And the Polo is just too boring. If the title of the review was "Fast-but-dull Hatches Review", then the Polo would've bagged the award. Now you might think that I've chosen the Fiesta as the best among the three because it's the cheapest. Well let me tell you this, if I were to have all three cars in my garage right now and I'm supposed to take one out for a spin, I would always take the Fiesta.
The cars: Ford Fiesta Sport 1.6L Ti-VCT, Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI, and Peugeot 308 Turbo.
Brief comparison:
Ford Fiesta Sport 1.6 Ti-VCT
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VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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Peugeot 308 Turbo 1.6
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Horsepower
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118hp
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104hp
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156hp
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Torque
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150Nm
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175Nm
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240Nm
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0-100kmh
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9.9s
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9.7s
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9.1s
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Top Speed
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193kmh
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190kmh
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212kmh
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Fuel Consumption
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5.9L/100km
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5.3L/100km
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7.6L/100km
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OTR Price
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RM 82,888
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RM 109,593
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RM 118,888
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Let's start with one of the most important aspects that influences my decision when buying a car, which is the:
Looks:
In terms of looks, I'd say the Fiesta is the best looking hot hatch among the three. Its blend of sharp lines and smooth curves looks absolutely stunning and the car looks fast even when it's not moving. The aggressive design reminds you that this car is meant to be driven to its limits. This is the sort of car that will always get your head turned even though you've seen it a million times. The Polo, on the other hand, looks rather dull to be honest. Not unexpected from a German brand. You can imagine that the first thing that comes to designer's mind when he's designing the car is the word "precise", rather than "beautiful". Mind you, it's not at all ugly, but it just doesn't look very exciting. It's as interesting as a washing machine. The Peugeot is even worse. Honestly, I can't really tell which Peugeot is which. They all have the same headlights and the same idiotic grin on the front bumper. And the 308 in particular, looks a bit feminine.
So the Fiesta is currently leading the first round. Now let's look at their:
Performance:
Looking at the spec sheets, the Peugeot has the highest horsepower among the three at 156hp. The Fiesta and the Polo has 118hp and 104hp respectively. At this point you might think that the even though the Peugeot has the most horsepower, it is also the heaviest among the three, therefore in terms of horsepower-per-tonne ratio it would probably lose to the Fiesta or the Polo. But if you calculate the hp/tonne ratio of all three, the Peugeot would still have the highest hp/tonne at 109hp/tonne, while the Fiesta and the Polo has 102hp/tonne and 92/tonne respectively.
Anyway, those are just the specs. Even though the Polo has the lowest hp/tonne ratio, it actually feels a lot quicker than the other two, thanks to the 175Nm of torque available from 1550rpm. The Peugeot might have the quickest 0-100km/h time at 9.1s, but it doesn't feel as quick as the Polo, probably due to its bigger size. Accelerating in the Polo feels like riding a roller coaster. The average speed of a roller coaster is just about 130km/h. But when you're riding one, you'd probably swear that it feels a damn lot faster than that. The average speed of a Boeing 747 is 900km/h, but I'm pretty sure that you didn't scream as much in the Boeing. Being in the Peugeot doesn't exactly feel like that, but I'm sure you get what I'm trying to say here.
In a straight line, the Polo would be a joy to drive. The quick acceleration, the seamless gear changes, and the stability at high speeds would give you a lot of fun on an open highway. When starting from a standstill, the 1.2 TSI engine feels a bit lethargic, but once the turbo kicks in, you get this sudden surge of power which will put a huge smile on your face. Peugeot's 1.6 turbocharged engine is even more capable. Even though the 308 is a lot heavier than the Polo, the 240Nm of torque could launch the car forward with ease. Plus the turbo lag in the 308 is not as noticeable as the Polo's. The Fiesta, though sporting a 1.6L engine with an extra 14hp compared to the Polo, suffers in terms of torque. It's not slow or underpowered by any means, but compared to the other two cars with turbocharged engine, this one doesn't feel as lively. The good news is, the engine sounds brilliant!
Ride and Handling:
This is where the Fiesta really shines. The car feels planted through the corners. It's like driving the car on a magnetic road. The way the car sticks to the road and the amount of grip it has make you feel like you could do anything in the Fiesta. The steering feels light, but it's still precise and gives good feedback. The Peugeot and the Polo aren't too bad, but they still have a long way to go to catch up with Fiesta's handling. Peugeot's ride is a bit on the firm side, but it doesn't really help with the corners. It does, however, help transmit the surface of the road directly to your buttocks.
Comfort:
The Fiesta and the Polo are not as big as the Peugeot, but they're still comfortable enough to sit 4 adults nicely. The Peugeot on the other hand, feels as spacious as a proper sedan. Even with the front seats pushed halfway backwards, the rear passengers still have plenty of legroom. The Peugeot would be the most comfortable for a long journey, provided you're driving on smooth tarmac without potholes and speed bumps.
Interior:
The Polo might have the best interior build quality, but it's not really packed with other features, save for the basic ones. No Bluetooth, no USB connectivity, no cruise control, no sat nav. Even though the interior is a mixture of brushed metal, soft paddings, and genuine leather, there are still some cheap plastic bits here and there. The interior of the Fiesta looks great, though you're pretty much surrounded by cheap plastic. Kinda like silicone boobs; great to look at, not so to touch. The Peugeot's interior build quality is somewhere between the Polo and the Fiesta, though in terms of features it has the most among the three. Cruise control, sunroof, USB, Bluetooth connectivity, dual zone air-con, rear air-con, and chilled glove box, to name a few. I particularly like the dual zone air-con, which provides separate air-conditioning for the driver and the front passenger. My girlfriend always complains that it's too hot and wants to set the air-con to the max, while I always complain that it's too cold and want to turn down the air-con. The dual-zone air-con should solve the problem.
Conclusion:
Hot hatches are supposed to be cheap and fun to drive, and the Fiesta fulfills these criteria brilliantly. The Peugeot is a bit too bulky, while a hot hatch is supposed to be light and nimble. And the Polo is just too boring. If the title of the review was "Fast-but-dull Hatches Review", then the Polo would've bagged the award. Now you might think that I've chosen the Fiesta as the best among the three because it's the cheapest. Well let me tell you this, if I were to have all three cars in my garage right now and I'm supposed to take one out for a spin, I would always take the Fiesta.
Saturday, May 07, 2011
Mustang Funny Car: HW
The Jusco near my place recently restocked with the new wave of Hot Wheels. Here is one of the cars that came with it:
Mustang Funny Car from Hot Wheels Dragsterz 2011
At first glance, you might think that this would be the second colour variation of the first Mustang Funny Car of 2011, since they both have similar tampos.
But upon closer inspection, you will notice a lot of differences.
Compared to the blue Mustang Funny Car, this one has plastic headlights and grilles, plastic rear windows, and even the overall shape of the casting looks different. It's a bit wider than the blue one as well. The previous Mustang Funny Cars have a problem whereby the body could not close properly, leaving the front end slightly lifted from the chassis, but in this one the particular problem has been fixed..or so it seems. You see, what they actually did here was fix the front end permanently to the chassis. So now the body can't be opened anymore.
You can see here that some parts, which used to be die-cast metal, have been replaced with plastic, including the main chassis. Now this might seem like just another cost-cutting measure by Mattel.
But if you look properly at the bottom of the chassis, you can see that this is actually an entirely new casting. The previous Mustang Funny Cars are actually '04 Mustang Funny Cars, while this one is a '10 Ford Mustang Funny Car. You can also see that this car was copyrighted in 2010, while previous Mustang Funny Cars were copyrighted in 2003. Oh, by the way, in case you still haven't noticed, even the illustrations on the cards are different.
So basically the previous Mustang Funny Cars were based on the 4th generation Mustang, while this one is based on the 5th generation Mustang. Just google image "2004 Mustang Funny Car NHRA" and "2010 Mustang Funny Car NHRA" and you will see the difference.
Friday, May 06, 2011
'65 Mustang: HW
A couple of classic Mustang Convertibles from the members of HWCM. Thanks bro mushr00m and bro E81! :D
Mustang 1965 from Hot Wheels Star Spangled 2 2004 and '65 Mustang from 1999 Hot Wheels
Despite the slight differences in their names, they're actually the same casting, which is a 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible.
All American baby! Unlike the newer Hot Wheels, the tampo on this one, despite covering almost every inch of the car, is perfect! Now waiting for the Jalur Gemilang version.
I wouldn't mind having a real Mustang with this sort of tampo. Looks awesome!
Thursday, May 05, 2011
Mustang Mach 1: HW Super Chromes
Enough rants, now let's get back to the main purpose of this blog, which is to spread more poisons!! As usual, bro mushr00m helped me with this one. Thanks bro! :)
Mustang Mach 1 from Hot Wheels Super Chromes
The shiniest Mustang I have ever had in my collection.
*Anyway, I bought a 2010 Ford Mustang GT and a Bone Shaker today. Rather than opening a new thread, I've decided to just add them to the previous threads. The updated threads can be found here:
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Mustang Cobra: HW
Got a couple of Mustangs in a mint condition for a very good price.
Mustang Cobra from Hot Wheels Speed Blaster Series 2000 (blue) and 1999 Hot Wheels (gold)
I feel sorry for the owner who kept these 2 beauties in such a good condition for more than a decade...
...because all of his efforts have just gone to waste when the Mustangs are in my hands. Muahahaha!
Sunday, May 01, 2011
Ford Mustang GT Concept: HW
I found this little gem at Mudah.my, thanks to zoomckng's info. :)
Ford Mustang GT Concept from Hot Wheels 2004 First Editions
Apart from the taillights and the glass roof, the production 2005 Ford Mustang GT looks very similar to the Mustang GT Concept.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
'71 Mustang Mach 1: HW Larry's Garage
I thought I would never be able to get my hands on this beauty:
'71 Mustang Mach 1 from Hot Wheels Larry's Garage (30-Car Set Walmart exclusive)
Being a Walmart exclusive is one thing, but being sold in a 30-Car Set is just unfair. Luckily I managed to get this one without having to buy the other 29 cars in the set. A thousand thanks to mushr00m again! :D
The black Mustang is exactly what I needed to complete my '71 Mustang Mach 1 collection. Here it is pictured with the other three.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
'69 Ford Mustang: HW Larry's Garage
Here's another Mustang from kukubeh. He said this one almost got slaughtered for the wheels. Luckily he was willing to trade it with me. :p
'69 Ford Mustang from Hot Wheels Larry's Garage
Looking at the rubber wheels, you would expect that it has a metal base as well. Turned out it actually has a plastic base, despite being a car from Larry's Garage. But like every other Mustang, it's still a looker.
By the way, this particular '69 Ford Mustang is a 'chase' version. Yay!
In case you're wondering, that's Larry Wood's signature right there at the bottom of the chassis. I wonder how the chase cars were made though. Were they sent in the loose form to Larry Wood in order to get his signature before being properly packaged in the blister pack over there? Or were they shipped back to Thailand for packaging after getting the signature? I'm pretty sure Larry Wood doesn't actually live in Thailand just to sign the chase cars. And I would be very, very disappointed if his signature is actually just printed on the base, just like the 'B23' in the picture above.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
2010 Ford Mustang GT: HW Mustang Mania
Got this little beauty from a trade with kukubeh today. Thanks bro kuku! :D
Just look at it! Even the card looks awesome. But of course none of my collection ever remains carded..
2010 Ford Mustang GT from Hot Wheels Mustang Mania
I'm still keeping the card though (just the upper part)..
The details are actually pretty good on this one. I was partially disappointed with the plastic base, but overall, I'm totally in love with this Mustang.
*Anyway, just an update, I also got a blue Mustang Mach 1 from kuku today. The previous post on the Mustang Mach 1 is updated with the new pictures. Thanks. :)
Sunday, April 17, 2011
2010 Ford Mustang GT: HW
2010 Ford Mustang GT from Hot Wheels Faster Than Ever 2011
The black one is a Kmart exclusive, pictured here with the first colour variation in the 2011 series. It's impossible to get the black one normally in Malaysia, since we don't have Kmarts over here. Luckily my friend helped me out with this one. Thanks bro! :)
*Update: Another variation added.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
1968 Mustang: HW Classics
Yup! Another shiny Mustang today. :)
1968 Mustang from Hot Wheels Classics Series 1
The hood can be opened, but the hinge broke off on this one, and it needs some sort of support to keep it opened. Will take pictures of the engine bay once I find something suitable to support the hood.
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