Ford mustang v8 gt vs chevrolet camaro v8 the drag race. The 2019 dodge challenger is a jack of many trades but none of them are as sporty as the chevrolet camaro and ford mustang, the car s two closest rivals. If you want a mustang, camaro, or challenger then you arent headed to kia to crossshop a midsize 4 door hatchback, period. Q1 2020 camaro sales tank, lag mustang and challenger gm. The camaro v6 is the best affordable true sports car available out there, the disavowed v6 mustang and the ecoboost are simply worse.
The camaro generally has stronger engines except for the 4cylinder, and the mustang dominates the affordable pony car game with the excellent ecoboost models. The mustang and challenger have higher positioned seats and both have the feel of a more traditional car in that regard. The guys toss around the rivals under ominous skies. But as a performance car, as a machine designed to provoke exhilaration, the camaro. The chevrolet camaro ss is a twodoor muscle car that is available as both a coupe and convertible and comes equipped with a 6. It is a powerful, engaging, and valuepacked daily driver. So, too, was the neutral handling balance, a preference cemented at the test track, where the camaro circled the skidpad at 1. Discussion in shelby gt500 mustang started by jarstang, feb 12, 2020. 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.
Car and driver drag races camaro zl1, mustang gt500 and. At 4529 pounds, the car is 643 pounds heavier than the camaro zl1 1le. Mustang gt muscle cars pt1 everyday driver youtube. Greg pajo car and driver we tested a dodge challenger srt hellcat redeye 11. The camaro is motivated by one of three engines, most notably a 335hp v6 and a powerful 455hp v8. The challenger has been around since 1970, and has been that go to even to this the for the ultimate muscle car experience the rt may not have the most horsepower but it does bring great drivability. Since its 2016 redesign, the camaro ss is reported to deliver 455 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 455 lbft of torque at 4,400 rpm with an impressive 8. The 2018 mustang delivers 460 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 420 lbft of torque at 4,600 rpm.
Fitting the srt engine into the more affordable scat. Car and driver s march issue gave camaro zl1 1le the edge over mustang shelby gt500 in a shootout between current toppower models. With more evolved performance than the challenger, yet still a little rough and raucous around the edges when driven hard, the mustang is the. 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 pony car kingdom. Even though performance is a big factor in this category, and most of the camaro s engines beat their ford counterparts, we give the mustang a slight edge over the camaro for 2019. Thanks in part to its castiron engine block, it carries 57. Mix play all mix matt maran motoring youtube 2018 ford mustang gt vs. The lower seating position has one disadvantage, the camaro has the worst outward visibility when compared to its competition. If youre in the market for a modern muscle car, theres a good chance the chevy camaro and the dodge challenger have each caught your eye. Crashtest results mixed for mustang, camaro, challenger. We tested a dodge challenger srt hellcat redeye 11. Few cars can capture the joy of driving as well as the iconic chevrolet camaro. Iihs tested 2016 versions of the chevrolet camaro, ford mustang, and dodge challenger, in a variety of conditionsmoderate overlap front, small overlap front, and side impact.
The ford mustang, dodge challenger, and chevrolet camaro. 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. My redeye widebody doesnt make me feel like a loser. Its energetic engines and exceptional chassis create an experience that only more expensive sports cars can match. The result is a car that feels as if it belongs on a racetrack and in a faster class than the challenger and the mustang. Its a true muscle car, normally sardined in the same can as the chevrolet camaro and the ford mustang, a pair of smaller, nimbler twodoors that are much closer to the historic definition of a. Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2010 chevrolet camaro and 2010 dodge challenger and 2011 ford mustang. Since the mid20th century, three muscle cars inparticular have reigned supreme. There are few feelings in the world that match hitting the gas pedal of a powerful car to the floor for the first time. 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. Mustang gt vs camaro ss 2019 mustang vs camaro cj pony. Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2014 chevrolet camaro and 2014 dodge challenger and 2014 ford mustang. Finally theres the challenger hellcats supercharged 6. For chevrolet, that means a camaro ss with the 455hp, 6.
Tiff and jason put the ford mustang v8 gt against the chevrolet camaro v8. The steering is hefty and immediate and the unanimous favorite among our voters. Challenger vs camaro vs corvette vs mustang top gear. In 2016, chevrolet and dodge both have enticing muscle cars in the challenger and camaro. Is the 2020 dodge challenger rt the perfect daily driver.
Challenger hellcat redeye posted by car and driver february 12, 2020. Compare rankings and see how the cars you select stack up against each other in terms of performance, features, safety, prices and more. Chevrolets muscle car also received a series of updates for 2018 and was refreshed further for the 2019 model year. The chevy also provides the first maintenance service free of charge. Car and driver drag races camaro zl1, mustang gt500 and challenger hellcat redeye man behind chevrolet real people, not actors ads leaves gm sponsored links. Comparison of camaro zl1 1le, mustang shelby gt500, challenger hellcat redeye widebody. Our long awaited showdown between mustang and camaro gets rolling with the mustang gt. The camaro has a warranty that compares favorably with the mustang and challenger. How the 2015 ford mustang gt stacks up against camaro ss 1le, challenger rt. And this comes from a man that just ordered a challenger hellcat. Go right ahead and question the existence of the 2010 ford mustang gt, 2009 dodge challenger rt and 2010 chevy camaro ss and they, too, might just give you a knuckle sandwich in the kisser. Look for standard equipment on the 2019 chevrolet camaro ss like limitedslip rear differential. Dodge challenger compare rankings and see how the cars you select stack up against each other in terms of performance, features, safety, prices and more.
While the dodge challenger is flexing the most muscle here, with a 6. The star of this particular show, the new mustang shelby gt500, is fords bid to dominate the class. Its ability to be personalized and performanceenhanced also have endeared fords pony car to the public for more than 55 years. The challenger rt is the only car in its class weighing more than two tons and, until now, was the only one with less than 400 horsepower. Dodge challenger outsold ford mustang, chevrolet camaro in. By charles krome 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 represent the best muscle cars that their individual brands have ever offeredor at least the most powerful.
Comparing the challenger scat pack to the mustang gt and. In car and driver s testing, the mustang gt500 was the fastest in the quartermile, completing the 1,320foot dash in 11. Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2012 chevrolet camaro and 2012 dodge challenger and 2012 ford mustang. Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2016 chevrolet camaro and 2016 dodge challenger and 2016 ford mustang. 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.