The camaro has a warranty that compares favorably with the mustang and challenger. Car and driver drag races camaro zl1, mustang gt500 and. Each cars ranking can also shift, depending on updated information for each model. With that said, lets dive into what makes the mustang and camaro such. The camaro generally has stronger engines except for the 4cylinder, and the mustang dominates the affordable pony car game with the excellent ecoboost models. You may want to read more of autotrader s model vs. Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2020 chevrolet camaro and 2020 ford mustang cars for sale. While the coupe is the clear winner on the track, the opentop zl1 is still an incredibly formidable presence on the street and more than enough car for most drivers that want to soak up the sun. A 2 point advantage is meaningless given the abuse of the numeric. Now, buckle up and click through to find out which muscle car will be be taking a victory lap.
Why, just last month, we estimated car and drivers. It took 40 years, but this bigthree rematch proved almost as interesting as the first one. While a driver can now wear a helmet in the camaro, front seat space. Mustang gt vs camaro ss 2019 mustang vs camaro cj pony parts. In fact, between the 1967 launch of the second generation barracuda and the 1968 launch of the 340 v8, there were quite a few articles written praising the plymouth. Chevrolets muscle car also received a series of updates for 2018 and was refreshed further for the 2019 model year. Unlike the mustang gt500, the camaro zl1 does have an upgraded version. Ford debuted the mustang in the middle of the 1964 model year to rapid success. The mustang and camaro quarrel started back in 1967, and weve performed about 50 comparison tests that included the two muscle cars. The mustang and hellcat just burn up their greater hp in smoke and fishtailing. Even though performance is a big factor in this category, and most of the camaros engines beat their ford counterparts, we give the mustang a slight edge over the camaro for 2019. We took a look at the facts behind the 2019 chevrolet camaro ss, dodge challenger rt, and ford mustang gt models, but its up to you to decide which is. Chevrolet camaro vs ford mustang performance car comparison.
The ss 1lewhich by the way placed fourth in our 2016 best drivers car. Camaro car and driver june 1983 new magazine articles added best handling american car car and driver. Although our best drivers car competition is by no means a numbers game, the 2018 mustang gt perf pack 2 really needed to smack down its archnemesis, the. The chevrolet camaro ss is a twodoor muscle car that is available as both a coupe and convertible and comes equipped with a 6. Picking the best muscle car on the market today is no easy task, as the modernday trio of the ford mustang, dodge challenger and chevy camaro all. Discussion in shelby gt500 mustang started by jarstang, feb 12, 2020. Car and driver 1999 february camaro z28 vs mustang gt.
The camaro is agile and handles well, but its visibility is absolutely horrible, almost to the point of being dangerous. Two icons of american muscle drive straight past the drag strip and deep into sportscar territory. Historically, the mustang has outsold the camaro and is often cheaper, too. But the challenger defines its own unique measure of success and then nails it, knocks it down, and does a lurid burnout on top of it. A chevy camaro zl1 1le, dodge challenger hellcat redeye, ford mustang shelby gt500, 2207 horsepower, and a 14mile of asphalt. I love the camaro chassis, its actually a bit more expensive on the entry. Ford mustang turbo and chevy camaro turbo compared. Track day and autocross enthusiasts face an embarrassment of riches on the current muscle car scene. In car and driver s testing, the mustang gt500 was the fastest in the quartermile, completing the 1,320foot dash in 11. Fast cool cars z28 vs gt, car and driver comparison test.
The chevy also provides the first maintenance service free of charge. Camaro zl1 1le, dodge challenger hellcat redeye, ford mustang. And rightfully so what muscle car owner doesnt like to take their car to. Chevrolet camaro its a battle thats been raging for decades.
So todays mustang has a motor that breathes very well at high rpm and sounds like an exotic car. One of the best is this one, from car and driver in march 1968, where they compared a 340 barracuda with a 390 javelin, 396 camaro, 390 mustang, 390 cougar and 400 firebird. Unlike the mustang and camaro, dodge doesnt even bother with a 4cylinder. Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2020 chevrolet camaro and 2020 ford mustang and 2020 nissan 370z. The 2020 camaro is here to deliver the kind of bold design, precision thrills and advanced performance technology that can only be experienced behind the wheel of this iconic sports car. In car and drivers testing, the mustang gt500 was the fastest in the quartermile, completing the 1,320foot dash in 11. Theyre all fast, but each has its own pros and cons.
That depends on your viewpoint, manufacturer loyalties, and what you think puts the most muscle in a muscle car. Curiously, our first comparison test featuring both the ford mustang and the chevrolet camaro didnt take place until 1968, the year after the. Car and driver 1999 february camaro z28 vs mustang gt dodge charger ferrari. When comparing the classic ford mustang vs chevrolet camaro, we first look at public acceptance and sales.
Its true that the fourcylinder in the mustang is more powerful on paper than the base engine in the camaro. Look for standard equipment on the 2019 chevrolet camaro ss like limitedslip rear differential. Car and driver s march issue gave camaro zl1 1le the edge over mustang shelby gt500 in a shootout between current toppower models. 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 buyers. Car and driver magazine jul,1968tunnel port mustang. Dodge challenger tops camaro as mustang holds lead in. Ford mustang is holding its lead in the highly emotional sports car segment as dodge challenger sees a spike. See how mustangs and camaros have performed in car and drivers lightning lap track test at virginia international raceway, lap time by lap. After cd throws down the gauntlet, ford brings a tunnel port mustang with unheardof 60series tires and chevrolet marches in a. Whats the best daily driver out of these three cars.
The automotive world wouldnt be the same without either car, but the classic ford mustang comes out on top. But in these more enlightened times, simply typing 2207hp smackdown. Its definitely a better performance car, and probably better allaround car, as the challenger but less good of a toy. At the entry level, both of these muscle cars have turbocharged fourcylinder engines. The ford mustang gt convertible and chevy camaro ss convertible are as fierce as rivals get in the car world. Ford and chevy have for decades been locked in a battle for musclecar supremacy. Six available highpowered engines means that every 2020 mustang comes with performance in its dna.
Both have their diehard fans, but for someone who wants to dive into musclecar ownership but hasnt yet chosen a. The truth is, the camaro may be using the most hp a front engine nonawd car can actually put to the pavement. We compare the 2019 chevrolet camaro ss 1le against the 2019 ford mustang gt performance pack level 2. Details about car and driver 1999 february camaro z28 vs mustang gt dodge charger ferrari. The 2016 chevy camaro finally shuffles off its musclecar coil and earns true sportscar credentials. Verdict the mustang has evolved into the best allaround muscle car of the 21st century. This is the chief area of conflict between the chevy camaro and the ford mustang. The battle of americas legendary pony cars ford debuted the mustang in the middle of the 1964 model year to rapid success. The challenger is big and comfortable, but is a bi. Mustang shelby gt500 vs camaro zl1 1le car and driver. Unfortunately, it also has the outward visibility of a purebred race car. Greg pajo car and driver when the hunkereddown zl1 1le appears in your mirrors, it looks like a purebred race car.