Car and driver 2016 camaro vs mustang

Used 2016 ford mustang for sale with photos cargurus. On the muscle car calendar, 2016 was supposed to be the year of camaro. Find 25,851 used ford mustang listings at cargurus. Oct 29, 2015 there are few feelings in the world that match hitting the gas pedal of a powerful car to the floor for the first time. During the late 1960s through the early 1970s, a pony car war between the three major american automakers resulted in the ford mustang, chevrolet camaro and dodge challenger. Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2016 chevrolet camaro and 2016 ford mustang cars for sale. It is all about marketing and they dont want their cars to look bad. Compare the 2015 ford mustang and the 2015 chevrolet camaro and the 2015 dodge challenger sidebyside. Nov 28, 2016 however, the 2016 mustang falls a few gallops short of the 2016 camaro when it comes to power and overall performance. But the first question that most enthusiasts will be asking is. The 2018 mustang delivers 460 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 420 lbft of torque at 4,600 rpm. Easily compare pricing, fuel economy, cost of ownership, performance specs, safety features, warranties, images and more with the compare cars tool. The challenger is big and comfortable, but is a bi. The camaro also has an optional headup display, forward collision alert, blind spot monitoring, rear parking sensors and rear crosstraffic alert.

See how mustangs and camaros have performed in car and drivers. Chevrolet camaro ss 1le, dodge challenger rt scat pack. Heres a blowbyblow look at the historic and modern mustang vs. Which is better, a chevrolet camaro or a dodge challenger. Two icons of american muscle drive straight past the drag strip and deep into sportscar. For some reason, car and driver tested an 8speed auto camaro and a 6speed manual mustang, so figure youll lose a tenth or two with a manual. Mustang war has raged for five decadesour infographic covers every annual battle, complete with major milestones. Ignition in the early 60s, ford decided to build a cheap, sporty car to attract younger buyers. But as a performance car, as a machine designed to provoke exhilaration, the camaro. Dec 2014 braking 700 mph 145 feet 151 feet 149 feet mustang gt pp. I know i said at the beginning i wouldnt count the looks of either of these cars. The automotive world wouldnt be the same without either car, but the classic ford mustang comes out on top.

With more evolved performance than the challenger, yet still a little rough and raucous around the edges when driven hard, the mustang is the. Nov 26, 2014 the mustang was just redesigned for the 2015 model year, and the camaro is heading for a redesign in 2016. But, the 2016 camaro just looks so angry its hard to ignore. 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. Camaro ss featured in our latest mustangversuscamaro cage match. Thats easysee the ideal build combination and photos at car and driver. 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. In 2016, chevrolet and dodge both have enticing muscle cars in the challenger and camaro. Find out the winner and see photos at car and driver. The corvette tops a dodge dart sport, pontiac firebird trans am, chevrolet c10 silverado, and ford mustang ii cobra ii in a comparison test and earns its standing as the fastest american car sold. The new camaro ss out accelerates, out brakes, and out grips the new now almost two years old. Find out how the car held up, get our impressions, and see photos at car and driver.

The ford mustang keeps its newfound finesse and ponycar attitude, blasting past its 50th year. When comparing the classic ford mustang vs chevrolet camaro, we first look at public acceptance and sales. Thanks in part to its castiron engine block, it carries 57. Search over 25,900 listings to find the best local deals. Discussion in shelby gt500 mustang started by jarstang, feb 12, 2020. The choice between the trio of performance vehicles prays upon an individuals tastes. Camaro zl1 takes on 2020 gt500 and challenger hellcat redeye in car and driver comparo. Ford 2016, powertrain lineups mirror each other, with both carmakers. Two of americas greatest rivals, and in z28 and shelby gt350r forms, two incredible roadlegal track cars. The allnew 2016 chevrolet camaro has been officially revealed and were excited to see it arrive. Ford 2016, powertrain lineups mirror each other, with both carmakers offering naturallyaspirated v6 and v8 and turbocharged. The newgeneration camaro is a bit quicker than the mustang, but its interior design and limited visibility make driving one more challenging for a daytoday commute. Forums car conversation cars by make chevrolet corvette comments on.

The ford mustang keeps its newfound finesse and pony car attitude, blasting past its 50th year. Gm discontinued the camaro in 2002 after its fourth generation. Chevrolet answered in late 1966 with the 1967 camaro, setting up a decadeslong battle for not just. Jun 02, 2016 that the camaros chassis and seats and steering and turnin response are better than the mustangs makes awarding the win to the chevy all the more easy.

And based on the results of our 2016 camaroversusmustang comparison test, youre also. Some of best stories from the annals of american culture happen to be fierce rivalries. 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. The camaro is agile and handles well, but its visibility is absolutely horrible, almost to the point of being dangerous. We finished 40000 miles of fury in the chevrolet camaro ss. And, fortunately, the mustang was used as the camera car here. The 2016 chevrolet camaro is in an allout brawl with the ford mustang and dodge challenger. Oct 16, 2018 the camaro generally has stronger engines except for the 4cylinder, and the mustang dominates the affordable pony car game with the excellent ecoboost models. Apr 27, 2010 a classic confrontation that never seems to get old. Mustang gt vs camaro ss 2019 mustang vs camaro cj pony parts.

By 1966, the 1967 camaro, as well as the pontiac firebird, entered the market. Can a small turbo engine compete in this redmeat segment. After outselling the ford mustang in the united states in five consecutive years between 2010 and 2014, it wasnt surprising to see the chevrolet camaro fade into a distant second place in calendar year 2015. So, as we stated in the title, at the end of the day, america wins. The 2016 chevy camaro finally shuffles off its muscle car coil and earns true sports car credentials. The 15 mustang gt has been shown to be worse than the 14 in acceleration. How does the chevrolet camaro convertible compare to the ford mustang convertible. Read on to discover which sports car wins this race to the finish. A classic confrontation that never seems to get old. Two of americas greatest rivals, and in z28 and shelby gt350r. Dec 07, 2015 classic ford mustang vs chevrolet camaro winner. We had some fun with the 2016 ford mustang and the chevy camaro.

Mustang versus camaro is among the greatest of rivalries. The 2016 chevrolet camaro ss goes head 2 head with a 2016 ford mustang gt. Also, id be willing to be the c7 is getting a power bump next year for 2017 to further the gap between this and the camaro ss. Ford debuted the mustang in the middle of the 1964 model year to rapid success. It is a powerful, engaging, and valuepacked daily driver. You may want to read more of autotrader s model vs. In numerous motortrend tests the 1014 camaro ss vs 1114 mustang gt, the camaro always beat the mustang in 060 4. 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. Mustang gt vs camaro ss 2019 mustang vs camaro cj pony. Fords decision to take the mustang global means that the car is. While there is no doubt its an awesome vehicle, the gt350 wont be able to keep up with the camaro. At 4529 pounds, the car is 643 pounds heavier than the camaro zl1 1le.

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. Theyre all fast, but each has its own pros and cons. It pains me as a mustang fan, but the camaro has the better looks. Like the previous camaro, the design is a combination of. In our analysis, the challenger comes out ahead of the camaro, but only for practical reasons. Sep 16, 2016 for some reason, car and driver tested an 8speed auto camaro and a 6speed manual mustang, so figure youll lose a tenth or two with a manual. Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2016 chevrolet camaro and 2016 dodge challenger and 2016 ford mustang. The new camaro ss out accelerates, out brakes, and out grips the new now almost two years old mustang. In all seriousness, the gt350 is a good car though, but will always be more of a cruiserdaily driver than a true tracksports car. Whats the best daily driver out of these three cars. Check out all the vital info sidebyside from pricing to performance specs. Nov 29, 2016 by 1966, the 1967 camaro, as well as the pontiac firebird, entered the market. That the camaros chassis and seats and steering and turnin response are better than the mustangs makes awarding the win to the chevy all the more.

The 2016 chevy camaro finally shuffles off its musclecar coil and earns true sportscar credentials. Compare chevrolet camaro convertible vs ford mustang. June 22, 2016 cars by gear patrol photo by bryan campbell, andrew connor. The mustang was just redesigned for the 2015 model year, and the camaro is heading for a redesign in 2016. With the dust barely settling from the 2015 mustang unveiling, the brand has already announced the return of the mustang gt350 in 2016. Check out this latest comparo between the 2019 camaro 1le and mustang pp2 by car and driver. Mustang rivalry really comes into focus under the hood. Chevrolet camaro ss 1le, dodge challenger rt scat pack three great american turnarounds meet again to settle the score.