All due respect to the author
All due respect to the author, but I believe their definition of "performance" is a little too simplistic. There is more to a car than just horsepower. having test driven the Toyota 86 the 370z and the Mustang I can say that 86 is incredibly nimble and can take a corner amazingly well but ultimately lacks the power for satisfying pulls on the highway. The Mustang by contrast has truly intoxicating power but still lacks cornering ability despite having an LSD. The 370z (especially w/ sport pack) splits the difference with excellent handling and enough power to reach 60 in ~ 5 seconds. I've just placed an order for a 370z and have absolutely no regrets.