The camaro is smaller, nimbler, more track focused, knows how to make better use of its 650hp, the rear seat is laughable, but its still there. Discussion in shelby gt500 mustang started by jarstang, feb 12, 2020. Fast cool cars z28 vs gt, car and driver comparison test. But camaro s seats are comfortable enough, with cloth upholstery and eightway power adjustments for the driver. Camaro s infotainment system is an added plus, with a well designed, seveninch touch screen, optional satellite radio, and a wi.
Easily compare pricing, fuel economy, cost of ownership, performance specs, safety features, warranties, images and more with the compare cars tool. Each car s ranking can also shift, depending on updated information for each model. Challenger hellcat redeye in previous incarnations of this journal, the procedure for writing a headline for a comparison test similar to this one would have been to add up the peak horsepower of all the participants, add an exclamation point or two or three, and be done with the thing. The article didnt hesitate to list all of its problems, some of. We tally up the results of every chevrolet camaro vs. For over a half a century, the ford mustang and chevrolet camaro have been butting heads in a friendly, yet competitive rivalry for the title of best pony car.
Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 20 chevrolet camaro and 20 ford mustang. The current generation camaro is not a a decade old car. Another tie, though we seemed to like to drive the camaro more than the mustang again. So im going to be buying a car in the near future, and am thinking one of these two. Compare the 2015 ford mustang and the 2015 chevrolet camaro and the 2015 dodge challenger sidebyside. It began more than 50 years ago, and its very much alive today as these sporty american coupes duke it out.
I have never personally owned a camaro, but i did own an svo mustang that i should never have sold, loved that car. Ford debuted the mustang in the middle of the 1964 model year to rapid success. The future of gasolinepowered performance cars looks a. The camaro s astonishing chassis provides a car and driver connection see what we did there. Chevrolet answered in late 1966 with the 1967 camaro, setting up a decadeslong battle for not just sales, but the hearts of americas performance car. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included. Its bigger and heavier than its two rivals, so it wont handle nearly as well on a twisty road due. Nov 26, 2019 see who wins this headtoheadtohead matchup between the 2020 ford mustang, 2019 dodge challenger, and 2019 chevrolet camaro based on u. Compare rankings and see how the cars you select stack up against each other in terms of performance, features, safety, prices and more.
Unlike the mustang and camaro, dodge doesnt even bother with a 4cylinder. The camaro s looks are growing on me, and the socalled gun turret view doesnt bother me at all, but since i drove them, it is hard to turn down that awesome chassis and the 1le just adds a delicious hard to resist icing on a. Two icons of american muscle drive straight past the drag strip and deep into sports car territory. While many pony car rivals have come and gone, the biggest mustang challenger is undoubtedly the chevrolet. Theyre all fast, but each has its own pros and cons. Similarly, the 20 chevrolet camaro ss 1le is an option package for the base ss to serve the same purpose. We take the 2012 chevrolet camaro zl1 and 20 ford mustang shelby gt500 to. Car and driver s march issue gave camaro zl1 1le the edge over mustang shelby gt500 in a shootout between current toppower models. Car and driver had a camaro of this vintage as a longterm test vehicle i cant remember if it was the irocz version, and the car basically fell apart during the time that they had it.
May 17, 20 competitors to the 20 chevrolet camaro include other american pony cars like the dodge challenger and ford mustang, each with its own highperformance versions. Comparison car and driver test, december 1993 pony wars. My options are limited to the v6 because of price and given that i am a new grad, i wont be able to afford huge car payments. Jul 20, 2018 this video captures a muscle car battle between mustang and camaro, this time pitting a 2011 shelby gt 500 against a zl1 camaro at the drag strip. See how mustangs and camaros have performed in car and drivers. Find out more about the 20 chevrolet camaro ss 1le and 20 ford mustang gt track pack from motor trend. If you want a very powerful daily driver, get the hellcat. The ford mustang gt convertible and chevy camaro ss convertible are as fierce as rivals get in the car world. I consider the firebird and camaro and early cougar and mustang sister cars because they are so so similar, that is why i was curious what the numbers would look like with the firebird, i feel like if they werent making the firebird they would have made that amount more camaros as they knew the market wanted it, so not showing the firebirds sales in this takes. The car is lighter and thus does not need as much power to. Jun 01, 2018 the chevrolet camaro and ford mustang start out as charismatic sport coupes than can be driven and enjoyed by just about any driver. Sep 19, 2018 see how mustangs and camaros have performed in car and driver s lightning lap track test at virginia international raceway, lap time by lap time, since 2016. The 20 ford mustang gt looks very cool and churns out tons of power, yet its reasonable fuel economy, easy driving manners, and useful cabin tech make it a fun daily driver.
The battle between camaro and mustang has been raging for decades nowalbeit with a slight hiatus when the general naively decided the camaro wasnt worth producing anymore. A refreshed camaro is on the way for 2014, so there may be deals and offers on 20s. Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. At times, the mustang versus camaro storyline is as sophisticated as the itchy and scratchy show.
Msn outlook, office, skype, bing, breaking news, and. And i dont have to spend money to have it be a decent handler while the mustang you do mind you getting the track pack with the mustang does make it out handle the camaro with the exception of the new zl1 and gm has released the fe4 suspension to compete against the track pack mustang s which hasnt been tested yet. Used 20 chevrolet camaro for sale with photos cargurus. The ford mustang versus the chevrolet camaro is one of the most storied rivalries in automotive history. Challenger hellcat redeye posted by car and driver february 12, 2020. As for performance, this is the slowest camaro v6 tested, with all others coming in at 5. This being a comparison they got a fully loaded camaro vs. Search over 16,600 listings to find the best local deals. Camaro s last comparisontest appearance in car and driver s pages before a. Find out the winner and see photos at car and driver. Can a modified 20 ford mustang v6 perform like a 500hp v8. Car and driver made a chart of mustang vs camaro sales by. My money is on the mustang, and not just because this will be one of the last years to get the live axle. Chevrolet camaro zl1 vs ford mustang boss 302 laguna seca.
See how mustangs and camaros have performed in car and driver s lightning lap track test at virginia international raceway, lap time by lap time, since 2016. Car and driver s march issue gave camaro zl1 1le the edge over mustang shelby gt500 in a. Historically, the mustang has outsold the camaro and is often cheaper, too. Whats the best daily driver out of these three cars. Its thrilling to drive, but its interior quality is subpar for the class, and it earns a poor predicted. What car enthusiast doesnt enjoy a good headtohead showdown. Car and driver drag races camaro zl1, mustang gt500 and. Ford mustang motortrend comparison test weve ever done to see which pony car really is best. Mustang shoot outs conducted by everyone under the sunincluding us. Chevrolet camaro z28, pontiac firebird trans am, ford mustang gt. Mustang war has raged for five decadesour infographic covers every annual battle, complete with major milestones. With the right hardware in place, they transform into supercars with overwhelming performance for the money. Drivers of both cars will have fun, but the zl1 driver wont be sweating at the. Apr 27, 2010 a classic confrontation that never seems to get old.
The mega mustang and the killer camaro battle for control of the street. Both have their diehard fans, but for someone who wants to dive into musclecar. The camaro is agile and handles well, but its visibility is absolutely horrible, almost to the point of being dangerous. Chevrolet camaro its a battle thats been raging for decades. Car and driver offers exclusive car comparison tests. Mustang, suffice to say that neither muscle car is everyones choice for a daily driver. Car and driver drag races camaro zl1, mustang gt500 and challenger hellcat redeye. May 20, 2015 showdown 2012 chevrolet camaro zl1 vs. In this new car comparison pitting the 2011 camaro vs. Camaro s last comparisontest appearance in car and driver. That said, however, both have much to offer consumers who yearn for a distinctive sporty car that delivers on its promise. Read on to learn more about the 20 chevrolet camaro ss 1le vs 20 ford mustang boss 302 in this.
You may want to read more of autotrader s model vs. When ford, chevy, and dodge get together, consider it muricaonmurica violence. Why, just last month, we estimated car and driver s carbon footprint. See who wins this headtohead matchup between the 2019 chevrolet camaro and 2019 ford mustang according to u.
It took 40 years, but this bigthree rematch proved almost as interesting as the first one. Mar 24, 2020 the mustang and the camaro face serious competition from the retrostyled dodge challenger. Two icons of american muscle drive straight past the drag strip and deep into sportscar. Mustang gt vs camaro ss 2019 mustang vs camaro cj pony parts. Can you hurt a highoctane car by running it on the cheaper stuff. Mustang gt vs camaro ss 2019 mustang vs camaro cj pony. The 2015 ford mustang was unveiled in late 20, and features radically new styling that ditches most of the retro cues. And over the years, there have been countless camaro vs. Jul 16, 2012 read about ford and chevys top muscle coupes and see photos at car and driver. A classic confrontation that never seems to get old. Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 20 chevrolet camaro and 20 ford mustang and 20 hyundai genesis coupe and 20 scion frs.
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