Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang
By now, you may have understood that General Motors started a raging war with Ford by introducing the Chevrolet Camaro. Throughout the years and even on this day, this rivalry in between the two renowned automobile manufacturers is still alive and kicking. Every year, either one among them will come up with an augmented variant only to instigate the competition. The purpose of this brief section is to provide an outline to the readers - a comparison study in between the Camaro and the Mustang!
For the sake of simplicity, we will compare the latest offerings from either automaker. Ride one among them and you will find that the Camaro is a bit sluggish when it comes to making that dash to the finishing line. Why is that so? The answer clearly lies on the table of specifications - look out for the enormous 3,800 pounds that come with the Camaro. On the other hand, Ford managed to fine-tune the weight of the Mustang to keep it in the 3,500-pound range. The difference is largely noticeable during drag races. Nevertheless, as they say it is not about the car; everything rests with the driver holding on to the steering wheel!
The 305hp powerhouse included with the Ford Mustang is capable of achieving the 60 mph mark within like 5.4 seconds. Likewise, the Camaro comes with a 3.6-liter, 24-valve V6 engine that has ambient power band levels to keep on right on the track. Both the cars perform alike on straight stretches. For a change, please take them to the nearest mountain roads and you will start noticing the differences right away. The "wobbling" effect that was an inheritance of the Mustang has managed to occupy its own sweet spot on the latest offering too. However, the Chevrolet Camaro feels more stable on those heights.
The time has come for us to look into some of the perils associated with the Ford Mustang. By now, most of you will be aware of the fuel leakage issues that had been plaguing the Mustangs ever since some years. Despite being advertised as a vehicle that comes with power seats, the driver or his co-passenger will not be able to adjust the seat backwards! This concept still remains as a mystery to the author as well as for the other ardent auto enthusiasts. The Chevrolet Camaro scores well on the "looks" department, likewise. Adding insult (and injustice) to Mustang owners is the top rated speeds - which has been set at 113 mph. Well, there goes your dream of achieving even higher speeds with the Ford Mustang!
Muscle car or pony car - regardless of your requirements, the Chevrolet Camaro and the Ford Mustang fulfills their duties to the fullest. Both the cars have a good share of advantages and disadvantages. That said the advantages clearly outweigh the other by many times. Exercise your own discretion when it comes to selecting the best car for your requirements. As always, we would like to learn your experiences while driving the Camaro or the Mustang.