Following up from a previous head to head test between a V6 Mustang and a V6 Camaro, Consumer Reports delivers their impressions on a V6 coupe,  a GT coupe and convertible. The results continue to demonstrate the gains that both Ford and Team Mustang have put in place over the past few years, and for this new model in particular.

Historically, Consumer Reports has been one of the most outspoken advocates of non-domestic vehicles, but it seems that they are quite smitten by the power on tap in the 2011 models – V8 or not. It seems that they and most other reviewers cannot stop gushing over the latest ponies. Tops on the list that most reviewers mention is power, power and more power.

With the new V6 engine having about the same output as last year’s GT model and the new GT sitting comfortably in SVT Cobra territory, the current cars must be a refreshing break for journalists that are use to buzzing around in hybrids and other hyper-miler cars. Quite possibly, the last three or four cars they tested might not add up to the output of the 2011 Mustang GT.

Reporting automotive engineer, Jake Fisher, takes the three models to the test track for a thrash and – believe it or not – never even mentions the absence of an independent rear suspension. Ford has certainly made its point in this aspect of Mustang development, which has long been a source of derision from supposed automotive luminaries. These days, they’re too busy giggling like school girls as they reintroduce themselves to both the concept and sensation of torque.

It happened before, in 1983, when Mustang evolutionary forces have converged with new technologies to create a revolution in Mustang performance. For those that understand the significance of the current model, there is no doubt that the third revolution is here.