Everything i said about the ecoboost mustang carries right over to the fiesta st, focus st, and focus rs. Yet, the 2016 camaro has been transformed into a world class sports car see motor trend coty with an excellent chassisplatform, improved exterior and totally redesigned and upgraded interior plus one of the most ergonomic hvac systems on the market. This being a comparison they got a fully loaded camaro vs. Mustang rivalry really comes into focus under the hood. The allnew 2016 chevrolet camaro has been officially revealed and were excited to see it arrive. My manual lesson went pretty well, and so did the drive back.
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. Full test of the 2016 chevrolet camaro v6 with a sixspeed manual. The camaro ss is handsdown the best driver s car of the group. 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. Ever since the camaro had its latest design change for the 2016 model year, many mustang. Sound and design comparison chevy camaro ss versus ford mustang gt my16 mustang gt 5. The sixth generation camaro is as compelling to drive as anything from overseas. We pit the 20152016 ford mustang ecoboost performance package against the 2016 chevrolet. When i started listing off my recommendations for the camaro, mustang, challenger, and. Better to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow, and. Ford mustang turbo and chevy camaro turbo compared.
And i dont have to spend money to have it be a decent handler while the mustang you do mind you getting the track pack with the mustang does make it out handle the camaro with the exception of the new zl1 and gm has released the fe4 suspension to compete against the track pack mustang s which hasnt been tested yet. The 2016 chevrolet camaro ss goes head 2 head with a 2016 ford mustang gt. Its a dilemma, and its one that nearly half of us wont. And thats with a high rpm clutch dump on a turbo awd car. As for performance, this is the slowest camaro v6 tested, with all. Forums car conversation cars by make chevrolet corvette comments on. After the spy shots, renders, cnbc leaks and crappy cell phone pics, here is the 2016 camaro, in all its glory. 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. Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2016 chevrolet camaro and 2016 ford mustang. It is all about marketing and they dont want their cars to look bad.
The mustang, on the other hand, would feel relatively heavy, low on grip, and sloppy. We had some fun with the 2016 ford mustang and the chevy camaro. But calling the camaro a muscle car in 2016 is selling it short. Ahh, the oneday cars the one day youre on a track when they have any value. Ford is going to sell a focus rs that is going to embarrass some mustang owners soon, and wait till the tuners get hold of it. In fact, the two sporty coupes have fought it out for most of the last four decades. While mustang fans might look wistfully in the direction of the new camaro s. However, the 2016 mustang falls a few gallops short of the 2016 camaro when it comes to power and overall performance. Camaro car and driver june 1983 new magazine articles added best handling american car car and driver may 1984. Ford 2016, powertrain lineups mirror each other, with both carmakers.
Ford mustang motortrend comparison test weve ever done to see which pony car really is best. And its even better than yesterdays leaked memo would have you believe. Ford debuted the mustang in the middle of the 1964 model year to rapid success. Why is the ecoboost mustang a better choice than the 2. You may want to read more of autotrader s model vs. Like the mustang ecoboost, the camaro 1lt rs turbo is a.
Ford mustang v8 mention the words muscle car and theres no doubt two erstwhile competitors will come to mind. But the first question that most enthusiasts will be asking is. I decided to drive the car home after getting a manual tutorial from a friend. Mustang gt vs camaro ss 2019 mustang vs camaro cj pony parts. We serve as reddit s central hub for vehiclerelated discussion. Only about a week before we departed on this particular comparison test. Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. I love the camaro chassis, its actually a bit more expensive on the entry models but there are great engine choices too. The ford mustang gt convertible and chevy camaro ss convertible are as fierce as rivals get in the car world. The 2016 chevy camaro is the car of the year, and as such, lets see how the.
In an older test vs a gti, it was tied to 60 and slower to the 14 mile by a tenth. While mustang fans might look wistfully in the direction of the new camaro. Until now, handling, cornering, and driver comfort never really mattered much to the camaro. Mustang war has raged for five decadesour infographic covers every annual battle, complete with major milestones. So todays mustang has a motor that breathes very well at high rpm and sounds like an exotic car.
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