The mustang always had smaller engines, more sedan like interior and storage space while the camaro was always more low and slung back. A 2 point advantage is meaningless given the abuse of the numeric. Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2015 chevrolet camaro and 2015 ford mustang cars for sale. Camaro zl1 1le vs challenger hellcat redeye drag race, drifting and on track. We take the 2012 chevrolet camaro zl1 and 20 ford mustang shelby gt500 to the track to see which one will be supreme in the ponycar kingdom. Rivalry mustang gt350r vs camaro zl1 tv season 2 ep. The challenger is big and comfortable, but is a bi. See who wins this headtohead matchup between the 2019 chevrolet camaro and 2019 ford mustang according to u. In very good condition other than showing whatever scars were picked up in the mailas shown in the scan. The battle of americas legendary pony cars ford debuted the mustang in the middle of the 1964 model year to rapid success.
Given that sports cars have high crash rates, its especially important that they offer the best occupant protection possible in a crash, said iihs president adrian lund, according to motor 1. It began more than 50 years ago, and its very much alive today as these. Unlike the mustang and camaro, dodge doesnt even bother with a 4cylinder. Challenger hellcat redeye posted by car and driver february 12, 2020. In this new car comparison pitting the 2011 camaro vs. The camaro v6 1le does not merely claim the fastest ll1 time in the 10year existence of lightning lap, it blasts the old record with eight sticks of dynamite. Theyre all fast, but each has its own pros and cons. Now, car and driver has yet again decided which one is best. Given that sports cars have high crash rates, its especially important that they offer the best occupant protection possible in a crash, said iihs president adrian lund, according to. Whats the best daily driver out of these three cars. The mustang and camaro quarrel started back in 1967, and weve performed about 50 comparison tests that included the two muscle cars. From the drivers seat, the zl1 is almost a luxury car. The only way you can really stomp them is you get them off the line good.
Discussion in shelby gt500 mustang started by jarstang, feb 12, 2020. Car and drivers march issue gave camaro zl1 1le the edge over mustang shelby gt500 in a shootout between current toppower models. The mustang allows the driver and frontseat passenger to forget that theyre in a sports car, but were just not sure why youd want to forget that. If youre standing behind the camaro, the exhaust sounds fairly angry, but inside, compared to the shelby, the camaros on mute. Theres a guy on here that i raced last fall that has a new camaro ss and his car was running 11. The current generation camaro is not a a decade old car. Car and driver magazine december 1993 mustang vs camaro. We tally up the results of every chevrolet camaro vs. Motor trend selected the camaro as their 2016 car of the year. The ford mustang versus the chevrolet camaro is one of the most storied rivalries in automotive history. Mustang gt vs camaro ss 2019 mustang vs camaro cj pony parts.
Maybe you dont want a little 4cylinder, but you dont want a v8. But, the current top models are designed for the street course more than the drag strip. Mustang shelby gt500 vs camaro zl1 1le car and driver. How does the chevrolet camaro convertible compare to the ford mustang convertible. The 2016 chevy camaro finally shuffles off its musclecar coil and earns true sportscar credentials. Camaro zl1 vs mustang gt500 comparison will break hearts. If you are bidding outside the united states please calculate your postage before placing your bid and please be aware that i. Ford debuted the mustang in the middle of the 1964 model year to rapid success. Season 3 episode 2, mustang vs camaro in this episode of driver battles, drag edition, episode 2 we pairedup the ultimate american rivalry. Why, just last month, we estimated car and drivers carbon footprint. With the 2019 camaro ss and 2019 mustang gt convertibles in for another round of. One of the differences was that the zl1 is available with a 10speed transmission, while the rspec comes with a.
Mustang, suffice to say that neither muscle car is everyones choice for a daily driver. If you want a very powerful daily driver, get the hellcat. You may want to read more of autotrader s model vs. While many pony car rivals have come and gone, the biggest mustang challenger is undoubtedly the chevrolet camaro, which first went on sale in 1967. The current camaro zl1 1le is a few years old at this point, but that doesnt mean that it isnt ready to faceoff with the pony car from the blue oval. The camaro is agile and handles well, but its visibility is absolutely horrible, almost to the point of being dangerous. The mustang and camaro rivalry is as old as the muscle car scene. Mustang gt vs camaro ss 2019 mustang vs camaro cj pony. Our midtrim challenger rt test model is the v8 bargain among this. The mustangs cabin feels slightly more spacious, while the camaros feels sleeker and sportier. Since day 1 the mustang has always been the better daily driver and the camaro has always been the better track car. 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. After cd throws down the gauntlet, ford brings a tunnel port mustang with unheardof 60series tires and chevrolet marches in a.
Check out all the vital info sidebyside from pricing to performance specs. The 2019 bmw 4series distills our favorite parts from the related 3series and packages them in a better shape. Fast cool cars z28 vs gt, car and driver comparison test. Can visibility of the and icon of the mustang compete. That said, however, both have much to offer consumers who yearn for a distinctive sporty car that delivers on its promise. Neither car was anywhere near new when they arrived at the legendary irwindale eighthmile drag strip on that brisk california day in spring, but they were both ready. Camaro car and driver june 1983 new magazine articles added best handling american car car and driver may 1984. Back in 2016, the chevy camaro, dodge challenger, and ford mustang all participated in what, at the time, was a new round of tests to determine the safety of newer model muscle cars. Car and driver performed a comparison test in its july 2019 issue and the chevrolet camaro ss coupe won out over the ford mustang gt fastback.
With that said, lets dive into what makes the mustang and camaro such perfect contenders for each other. The inside of a 4cylinder camaro or mustang looks largely identical to the one in a zl1 or gt500, with just a few raceinspired touches to remind drivers that they paid over two times as much. And while the mustang s fat tires poke out the sides of the car, the 19inch wheel package doesnt fill the wheel wells. Car and driver july 2019 supra, camaro ss vs mustang gt. The camaro was chosen as one of automobile magazines all stars in 20. At valley chevy, were excited to serve the phoenixarea. Luckily there is an inbetween solution for both pony cars, however theyre not your best option. 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. One of the differences was that the zl1 is available with a 10speed transmission, while the rspec comes with a manualonly and contains six speeds. To reach its peak horsepower, the mustang needs an additional revs over. Camaro zl1 takes on 2020 gt500 and challenger hellcat redeye in car and driver comparo 2019 zl1 1le tested at lightning lap 2019 throttle house. Yet i just cant seem to get behind the idea of topdown driving. In terms of aesthetics, both the mustang and camaro offer a unique perspective on the modern american muscle car.
But it is a hell of a thinga decentriding, maniainducing, eardrumpuncturing thing. Horsepower is one consideration, along with nimble handling, eyecatching. Chevrolet camaro ss vs ford mustang bullitt phoenix. A ford mustang v6 matched the nissans time in 2011, but its the chevy pony car that finally dethrones them both.
The boys explore the cars driving dynamics and what they are like to live with every day. Camaro zl1 drag races mustang gt500, hellcat gm authority. The last time that we got to see a gt500 and a 1le square off on the pages of car and driver, it was all the way back in 2012 with the previous generation models. In car and drivers testing, the mustang gt500 was the fastest in the quartermile, completing the 1,320foot dash in 11. Compare chevrolet camaro convertible vs ford mustang. The last time that we got to see a gt500 and a 1le square off on the pages of car.
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