Mustang vs. Camaro Wars

Hey guys, I'm new to the whole car forum idea,but here goes. I have been a mustang lover all my life, but I simply think the mustang/camaro are both awesome. Although I have never owned either, I am planning on buying a mustang. My cousin owns a 1999 Camaro, with the more powerful 305HP engine. Its soo fast. I have never ridden in a mustang before but still love them because they are sporty looking, and its kind of a family tradition I guess. Everyone gets on my case because everyone knows that stock camaros are faster than mustangs. But I don't care, what car do you guys fancy? By the way, I have lately been finding Camaros tempting me, because they happen to be cheaper than mustangs in my area.

Not again, you don't know what you've started dude.

Not again, you don't know what you've started dude.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: so true.

look dude its pure and simple. OKay lets look at it in a neutral way, stock for stock here are some stats: These are all for 1993 and up camaros and mustangs:

1. the 93-02 camaros have between 275 - 320hp, the mustangs have around 225hp.
2. Camaros run the 1/4 miled faster than mustangs.
3. Camaros have bigger engines.
4. Camaros have better automatic tranny's where the mustang auto tranny is trash and anyone will testify to this. For this reason there isn't much difference in 1/4 mile between an auto and manual camaro but there is quite a difference between and auto and manual mustang.
5. Mustangs have a better looking interior, leather instead of the usual fabric on most Z28s.
6. Camaros have a bigger following on the net so its easier to find people to help you with problems on a camaro than it is with a mustang.
7. Camaros have a top speed of over 160mph. Not sure about the stang but i doubt it could get to 160mph. but not sure.

Thats all i can think of for now. I honestly am trying to be neutral coz i love the look of the mustangs too, but the fact that they're slower by so much pushed me to get the camaro. Of course you can modify a mustang to get as fast as a camaro, but you'd need to spend quite a lot to modify a mustang just to get it up to the speed and level of a stock camaro. And again, of course with enough cash you can make any car an all out beast.

Its funny how you left out handling, the Cobra R and Saleen, and the new Mustang GT-R coming out.

so true about the Mustang's auto tranny and no factory Mustang I know of can hit 160 mph. I'm a diehard mustang lover mostly from being around them alot, but unfortunately, the pony war is over, Mustang won and that's about all that can be said in my opinion. If only GM would've made the new GTO faster...

Edited- I just remembered the Cobra R. I'm not sure if it can hit 160 or not, so I may be completely wrong.

so true about the Mustang's auto tranny and no factory Mustang I know of can hit 160 mph. I'm a diehard mustang lover mostly from being around them alot, but unfortunately, the pony war is over, Mustang won and that's about all that can be said in my opinion. If only GM would've made the new GTO faster...

Edited- I just remembered the Cobra R. I'm not sure if it can hit 160 or not, so I may be completely wrong.

I would just like to say that I have read in various magazines that the 2000 Cobra R can in fact hit a top speed of 170MPH or more, I still think it REALLY sucks that they restricted the new mustang cobra to 155MPH because if they were unrestricted I am almost positive that they would probably keep up with the Z06 vette in top speed.

What of the Saleen S281E? I am not sure but I think those things go like 160 something at least, and as for the '03-'04 Mustang Cobra's just take off the govenor. I test drove an '03 the other day and that thing is fast as fuk. I never got it over 80, but it got there in a hurry.

I shouldn't do this, but I can't resist! OK, the whole Camaro VS. Mustang thing lets just go in classes that run comparable with each other. Yes it is true a mustang Cobra is more expensive than a SS or at least about the same. I have 3 friends that all have Camaros. 2 are 96 Z28's and the other is a 2002 Z28. One of the 96's runs low 14's and the other 96 runs mid 13's. The '02 Z28 runs like low 12's ( I believe it was a 12.4) and it is a wicked ass car no doubt. Infact he can usually hang with most every vette out there ( including Z06). I Know for a fact that MOST Camaro's are faster but ok here we go!!! 04 Cobra Mustang 0-60mph:4.5sec 0-100:10.4sec 1/4 mile: 12.6 @ 112 which isn't shabby for a Mustang! Now many will say well it has a blower strapped 2 it. Well ya u are right, but it is still a fast car hands down. Mustangs are (at least in my openion) more attractive as far as styling goes, and u can't argue that suspension is 10 times better than a camaro, not to mention independent rear suspension.

I guess it doesn't really matter what I, or the next person thinks, as long as u like what u like, and u don't drive a tin can from japan. I personally like both and each has features I like over the other, but for me it is the stang all the way!

Um, it's funny that no FACTORY Mustang ever hitting 160mph is an issue. You might think I'm talking about "modding it" but I'm not. From what I know, all Mustangs are ELECTRONICALLY GOVERNED after fuel injection came into the picture. Mine is limited to 140mph, and I think the new SVT Cobra is limited at 152. So there's a pretty good reason why none has ever hit 160mph factory...

What I know is that I've hit that 140mph mark while only at around 4,500-5000rpm in my 12 year-old Mustang, and it was accelerating very quick all the way up to that point. I won't speculate how much faster it could have gone without the limiter, but whatever.

Also, I don't think he asked which car is faster, because he already stated the obvious fact that stock Camaro's are faster than stock Mustangs. Some of you have to realize when people ask these questions, it's not your opportunity to boast the car you like, you should consider what would be the best for their preference. And obviously, none of us would know everyone's taste, so it's hard to pick a clear winner in any case.

With that said, let me try to give you a few pointers. One thing you NEED to do before making any committment to buy either car, is to sit in them. You don't even need to drive, just sit in the driver seat, look around. Pay particular attention to how comfortable your seating position is, paying attention to your legs, since the back can be adjusted. Feel how your legs feel sitting in it, imagine being in a long trip, or simply owning it.

Next thing you look at, is your visibility. See how good your visibility is out the front, obviously, out the sides, how well the mirror's view are, and how well you can see objects behind the car from the rear-view mirror.

A lot of people would say to pay attention to how easy it is to get in and out of the car. I think though, that if it contradicts your opinion on the other aspects, then ignore it, you'll only do it twice in every ride, it's while you're seated that really matters.

Then if you get a chance, drive both cars around. If you're driving manual, the main thing you pay attention to is, the clutch. Feel the clutch, feel how easy or hard it is, then feel where the release point is on the clutch. See which one behaves in a way you prefer. Feel the positioning of the shifter and the throw into each gear. For the most part, a shorter throw will be much better for quick shifting. I think a longer throw will be more accurate, but once you drive the car a lot, you'll know the feel of every gear and this shouldn't be a problem.

Trust me, you'll want to pay attention to these things a lot more than simply the speed numbers. Obviously that matters though, so don't buy some Honda Accord because it's comfortable, lol.

But know that once you buy it, you're gonna have to sit in that thing, and your visibility will affect both your driving and your ability to avoid accidents. So they are really important.

Personally, I find the visibility better in the Mustang, also the seat position. The Camaro is more aerodynamic, which means the front and rear windshields are more slanted, and the side windows are shorter and more curved. All of this causes a slightly hindered view out of every side, which I do not personally care for. Also, the seat is placed low to the ground because the roof is fairly low. What this does is that your legs are almost stretched straight out in front of you to get to the pedals, while in the Mustangs, my legs rest in a more natural forward and downward angle.

Both Mustang and Camaro are easy to work on, and aftermarket parts are readily available. The Mustang has been the top selling specialty car for more than 15 years in a row, so you can bet aftermarket parts are plentiful for the Mustang, but the Camaro is probably equal to the Mustang in that department simply due to the volume of Camaro owners that mod their Camaro. Despite this, I think the Chevy S10 pick-up actually has the largest market of aftermarket parts, lol.

So the speed issue, is a little less important since you can mod both of them quite easy. Check out which one you feel more "at home" in when you climb inside the cabin.

Personally I picked the Mustang, but many people feel more comfortable in a Camaro, so it's completely your decision.

96berettakid wrote:
"If only GM would've made the new GTO faster..."

Actually, a magazine compared the new Mach1 to the new GTO kind of like the good 'ol days of Mach1 vs. GTO, and the Mach1 was basically superior while stock.

So I guess it wouldn't have mattered.

Anyway, the new GTO got me excited, because I loved that era of American cars, but it's soooooo bland, it looks like a spiffy Grand Am or something, so lame, I wish it was some car with a big dominating hood with a huge honkin engine in it like the good ol days, lol.

Fucking search option. Fucking use it, if you wanted to see which was better. But, i'll just add on to this:

With that said, let me try to give you a few pointers. One thing you NEED to do before making any committment to buy either car, is to sit in them. You don't even need to drive, just sit in the driver seat, look around. Pay particular attention to how comfortable your seating position is, paying attention to your legs, since the back can be adjusted. Feel how your legs feel sitting in it, imagine being in a long trip, or simply owning it.

Next thing you look at, is your visibility. See how good your visibility is out the front, obviously, out the sides, how well the mirror's view are, and how well you can see objects behind the car from the rear-view mirror.

Sitting in the Mustang driver seat feels like driving a bus. Seat is too upright, and the shifter is in such a bad position. (Yes, i know from experience, i test drove an 03 Grey V6 [V6..wtf *shrug*..LOL]) As far as seeing goes, the rear window on the camaro is at a bad angle or sloped, so everything you see out the back looks wide and fat (like looking into a curvy mirrior in those fun house things at the fairs)

I'll save you all the trouble of starting a shit-fight.