Instead of resurrecting an old thread I thought it better to conclude with a new one.
The original thread is here:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100414
After owning my 2SS for a couple of weeks I thought I would post my final Ford vs. Chevy Tally. Some might disagree.
Styling:
* Gets Attention - Camaro (Strong advantage)
* Bad A** Looking - Camaro
* More expensive Looking - Camaro
* Pleasing proportions (to me) - Mustang
Performance:
* Acceleration - Tie (Average of sources)
* Subjective Handling - Mustang
* Chassis Dynamics - Camaro (IRS vs Well Done Solid Axle)
* Chassis Rigidity - Camaro (Source Pedders)
* Skidpad - Mustang (C&D)
* Lane Change - Camaro (C&D)
* Braking - Mustang (C&C)
* Understeer (Less is better) - Mustang
* Track Lap time - Mustang (R&T)
* Slalom - Mustang (R&T)
Interior: (my opinions mostly)
* Visibility - Mustang
* Headroom - Mustang
* Quietness - Camaro
* Seats - Camaro
* Comfort - Camaro
* Cruising - Camaro
* Interior Fits XL people (front) - Camaro
* Room (front) - Camaro
* Quality Appointments - Mustang
* Utility - Tie
* Lets in the sun + air - Camaro (Sunroof vs $2K piece of glass)
* Premium Radio Sound - Camaro
* Electronics - Tie (although HUD is cool, Mustang has Synch)
* Features - Camaro (Homelink and telescopic wheel vs Auto temp and Passenger Power seat)
* GPS - Mustang
Other stuff:
* Engine Sound - Camaro (My opinion)
* Shifting - Mustang
* Weight - Mustang
* Mileage - Mustang
* Room around engine - Camaro
* Modability - Camaro (for now, Mustang will catch up)
* Price - Camaro (Optioned comparably)
* Crash survival - Camaro (My opinion)
Most of all I liked driving the Camaro better. It is in my driveway. I am very happy with my choice.
The 2011 Mustang is much improved. If this were a comparison between the 2010 GT vs 2010 Camaro SS it would have been no contest.