Funny I see it the other way around. I think the Tickford looks better (stance, wheels, minor finishes etc) but there is NO way from a factory developed and engineering perspective I would overlook the RSPEC for it.
If it had to be an auto, that changes that line of thinking of course. The Tickford package as we saw it adds about $27k to the base Mustang GT price. If we call that $65k then its a slightly cheaper option than the RSPEC but you are on your own in terms of factory warranty and the like. You also have to accept that the boost and timing will be electronically pulled out of it if you want to take it racing.
We are yet to determine if that's the same case for the RSPEC, or if the smarts at Ford has managed to overcome this issue.
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