I think it probably is, but surely there must be other factors.
In this article is suggests people that go for v8 powered RWD mustangs are young guys? Really? Everyone I have seen driving one is middle aged and I think you would need to be to afford it.
www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/motoring/motoring-news/hidden-reason-controlling-your-new-car-purchase/news-story/ae91efbbfd38284f2ff095e840c4e073I will go back to my 1970 corolla and consider what it means for me.