Motor Trend 2015 Ford Mustang GT vs. 2015 Chevrolet Camaro SS

[TexasDevilDog]

[TexasDevilDog]

Randy Pobst sure can use every inch of that track.

[lincolnboy]

No boss stang, no care

[Ratt]

Seems like Chevy's version of the performance package gives you more bang for the buck. I think if you bought a Mustang GT, skipped the premium package, but got the performance package, and then swapped out the wheels and tires for a similar width tire that the Camaro's package comes with, it would be an even closer match-up.

To be honest, I just don't like the looks of the new Camaro, and seeing as I would hardly (if ever) take the Mustang to a twisty track, the looks alone are the determining factor for which one I would sink my money into.

[Rreemo]

I wonder how much better the Mustang will do after ~5-years of refinement like the Camaro platform has had.

Taking it up a notch for the Chevy, that new Z28 is getting some killer reviews too, I'd imagine it's a helluva fun car. Sounds like basically the same as this one, but with the stouter power plant.

Personally I'm just not a fan of the way the Camaro looks....especially on the inside, but it sure seems to be a good performer.

[90MarkVII]

Seems like Chevy's version of the performance package gives you more bang for the buck. I think if you bought a Mustang GT, skipped the premium package, but got the performance package, and then swapped out the wheels and tires for a similar width tire that the Camaro's package comes with, it would be an even closer match-up.

To be honest, I just don't like the looks of the new Camaro, and seeing as I would hardly (if ever) take the Mustang to a twisty track, the looks alone are the determining factor for which one I would sink my money into.

This.
Put the same tire on both cars THEN flog them.
But I get what the comparison is doing, which is testing "as purchased".

[FastFox]

Motor Trend has never liked Ford. I bet GM owns a big chunk of them. If Cameros are so great, why have they gone away several times, and the Mustang has remained alive even in the ugly years.

[Sgt Beavis]

No boss stang, no care

Except Ford people has said that the new GT should outperform the old 302 Boss. That Boss would whoop that Camaro.

Seems like Chevy's version of the performance package gives you more bang for the buck. I think if you bought a Mustang GT, skipped the premium package, but got the performance package, and then swapped out the wheels and tires for a similar width tire that the Camaro's package comes with, it would be an even closer match-up.

To be honest, I just don't like the looks of the new Camaro, and seeing as I would hardly (if ever) take the Mustang to a twisty track, the looks alone are the determining factor for which one I would sink my money into.

I totally agree with this...

I wonder how much better the Mustang will do after ~5-years of refinement like the Camaro platform has had.

Taking it up a notch for the Chevy, that new Z28 is getting some killer reviews too, I'd imagine it's a helluva fun car. Sounds like basically the same as this one, but with the stouter power plant.

Personally I'm just not a fan of the way the Camaro looks....especially on the inside, but it sure seems to be a good performer.

Except a new Camaro will be arriving soon. It appears to be significantly smaller and possibly much lighter. That could 'potentially' make it an even better track car.

I like the Camaro's looks. I was just never a fan of the interior. It is way to cramped for a car of its size. I just flippin' love the new Mustang. The interior is even nicer than the BMW I had.

[Pewter Y2K Z28]

If Cameros are so great, why have they gone away several times, and the Mustang has remained alive even in the ugly years.

never heard of Cameros before??

[Baron Von Crowder]

Seems like Chevy's version of the performance package gives you more bang for the buck. I think if you bought a Mustang GT, skipped the premium package, but got the performance package, and then swapped out the wheels and tires for a similar width tire that the Camaro's package comes with, it would be an even closer match-up.

To be honest, I just don't like the looks of the new Camaro, and seeing as I would hardly (if ever) take the Mustang to a twisty track, the looks alone are the determining factor for which one I would sink my money into.

If you dont like the twisties I feel bad for you son, I got 99 problems but a turn aint one.

[Ratt]

If you dont like the twisties I feel bad for you son, I got 99 problems but a turn aint one.

I do like twisties. I love them. In fact, if I valued straight-line performance over sports-car feel, I would have ended up in something other than my current car (BRZ); however, while I do like to find (and then seriously abuse) roads that offer some twisty fun, track time is too far away and too expensive for me....for now, anyway.

[Juiced4v]

IRS?...Does the 2014 GT/5.0 come with solid or IRS?

[DON SVO]

IRS?...Does the 2014 GT/5.0 come with solid or IRS?

Solid axle. the '15 has an IRS.

[jakesford]

It looks like the Camaro has larger and more aggressive tire choice which I'm sure helps with some of the difference, but it definitely looked more controlled on the track.

For as soft as the Mustang looks when pushed, the comments about a firm ride on the street surprised me.

[Juiced4v]

Solid axle. the '15 has an IRS.

Thanks Don