Off Topic: How to interpret safety test results
#1
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Off Topic: How to interpret safety test results
As safety is a paramount concern to all of us, one would definitely look at the crash ratings of any car with great scrutiny before purchasing it.
I have just learned that Ford Mustang got only two stars (out of the possible five) in the EURO NCAP crash test:
http://www.euroncap.com/en/results/ford/mustang/26063
http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/s...24-gty2ok.html
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/ford/mu...h-safety-tests
Contrarily, according to IIHS crash ratings, it passes the tests with flying colors:
http://www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings/veh...g-2-door-coupe
Now the question is whom to believe as the difference is night and day between the two test scores.
Just to give some relevant info about our OS/RVR/ASX: it scored five stars in the EURO NCAP test:
http://www.euroncap.com/en/results/mitsubishi/asx/10985
The assumption that all cars made today are safe apparently is not obvious.
Not too long ago an OS forum fellow (was quite active poster) has ditched his black OS for a Mustang. Some other members are also looking for replacements of the current OS. My two cents: make sure you do a comprehensive research concerning all aspects before you jump on any purchase (www means world wide web, do not restrict your search to US based sites).
I have just learned that Ford Mustang got only two stars (out of the possible five) in the EURO NCAP crash test:
http://www.euroncap.com/en/results/ford/mustang/26063
http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/s...24-gty2ok.html
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/ford/mu...h-safety-tests
Contrarily, according to IIHS crash ratings, it passes the tests with flying colors:
http://www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings/veh...g-2-door-coupe
Now the question is whom to believe as the difference is night and day between the two test scores.
Just to give some relevant info about our OS/RVR/ASX: it scored five stars in the EURO NCAP test:
http://www.euroncap.com/en/results/mitsubishi/asx/10985
The assumption that all cars made today are safe apparently is not obvious.
Not too long ago an OS forum fellow (was quite active poster) has ditched his black OS for a Mustang. Some other members are also looking for replacements of the current OS. My two cents: make sure you do a comprehensive research concerning all aspects before you jump on any purchase (www means world wide web, do not restrict your search to US based sites).
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Now the Tesla S
Latest IIHS "tougher" tests label Tesla S the least safe among its 7 competitors.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/01/b...-article-click
"Tesla says its Model S still has the lowest probability of injury of any car ever tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration."
"The insurance institute recommended that people choose any of the seven other 2017 large luxury models that have fared better than the Model S."
Whom to believe?
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/01/b...-article-click
"Tesla says its Model S still has the lowest probability of injury of any car ever tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration."
"The insurance institute recommended that people choose any of the seven other 2017 large luxury models that have fared better than the Model S."
Whom to believe?
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Having more information and getting different points of view is always a good thing.
While we're on the subject, here's something for BMW i3 and Tesla S >
While we're on the subject, here's something for BMW i3 and Tesla S >
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