Mustang vs. Camaro question - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

ownmorfeet · 06-03-2010, 06:14 AM

Ok after reading quite a lot of postings where some of you say the new 2011 Mustang is a better car than the Camaro or has a better engine (V6), I have to ask why do you say that? Both engines are V6s and both produce just about the same horsepower, and both have similar posted MPGs. Given that Im about to purchase my first new car in 5+ yrs., I want to get a good car. Up until reading all these comments, I thought that the Camaro was a great car, and still do. I just wanted to see why some of you are making those comments.

SlingShot · 06-03-2010, 06:46 AM

Almost seems like you are trolling ... I don't recall seeing a lot of post about the Mustang being a better car ... IMO you get a lot more car for your money with the Camaro, that's why I bought two of them ...

khabboub · 06-03-2010, 07:04 AM

if all you want to do is go to the track and race, the mustang is a really good car. if you want something that is comfortable to cruise in and occasionally race a little, and has more supportive seat the camaro is your best bet. the lastest car and driver magazine did a review on both cars and said that the camaro was just more comfortable. the only reason people would be saying that its better is because it is a LITTLE bit faster.

ownmorfeet · 06-03-2010, 07:41 AM

Im with you both, I feel that the Camaro is a better car. But as I stated, I have read posts where people say that specifically the engine is better in the Mustang. I just wanted to see why some people feel this way. I plan on purchasing a Synergy packaged Camaro in the next 2-3 weeks, waiting on one to be delivered to local dealership.

khabboub · 06-03-2010, 07:55 AM

the engine in the mustang is not better. it hasnt been out long enough to prove that it is even reliable. it is a new engine and a new design, people saying that it is better dont know what they are saying. the engine in the camaro has been out for a long time, and it is used in many cars by GM. the camaro engine was actually designed by the GM subsidiary in Australia, Holden, and it was so popular and reliable that they decided to bring it to some of the amaerican cars, like the cadillac cts and the Camaro.

Scott@Bjorn3D · 06-03-2010, 07:56 AM

I would not say the Ford engine is better. The GM V-6 engine is awesome. The Ford is a lighter car and that is why it does what it does.

If GM would take and make a V-8 using V-6 tech that would be a killer motor.

Berean · 06-03-2010, 07:59 AM

Three words. IRS.

Viral · 06-03-2010, 08:03 AM

The V6 in the 2011 mustang is brand new and MUCH improved over the previous offering. It's really the first time in the history of the Mustang that the V6 isn't an embarrassment to own, so it's getting a lot of press. From what I've read, it IS a very good engine. Just 10 years ago, nobody would have dreamed we would be getting 300+ hp and 30MPG from an engine!

That said, the 3.6L engine in the Camaro is also a VERY good engine. The problem for you is, that engine was new several years ago and the magazines and forums are already finished gushing about it, for the most part. In my opinion, the new mustang V6 is FINALLY on par with its Camaro counterpart in the engine department. Not better, not worse. As you pointed out, they each produce about the same HP and Tq, but the Mustang is several hundred pounds lighter, so its V6 has less bulk to move around, making it a bit faster.

Just like khabboub pointed out, if you are dead set on getting a V6 for the sole purposes of tracking it, then the Mustang might be a better fit for you. But if it's going to be your daily driver, most mags agree that the Camaro is more comfortable, and IRS will soak up the bumps and potholes better than the best live axle ever will, so the Camaro will feel more planted when the roads get rough.

Honestly, I think these two cars are VERY evenly matched for 2011. To me, it would simply come down to which you enjoy driving more and which looks best to you (and in this dept, the Camaro hands the mustang its ass, IMO

) Drive them both and buy the one that makes your heart race the most!

motorhead · 06-03-2010, 08:10 AM

They are both great cars. Buy the one that appeals to you the most. You have a better warranty with the camaro.

Scrapppy666 · 06-03-2010, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Berean

Three words. IRS.

What does this have to do with taxes?

HDDAN · 06-03-2010, 08:15 AM

If you want the Camaro to be the better car, you are at the right place. If you want the Mustang to be the better car, go to the Mustang site. You will not get an unbiased opinion on either site. We are Camaro enthusiasts here.

daphatgrant · 06-03-2010, 08:18 AM

I think the misconception is that the V6 Mustang's engine is better because the car is faster. It's not that the engine is more powerful it's that the Mustang weighs less. Both cars are going to be great I'm sure but as stated above the Camaro is more comfortable to drive and well... it looks a ton better

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daphatgrant · 06-03-2010, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scrapppy666

What does this have to do with taxes?

Quote:

The so-called "Cologne" six, produced by Ford of Germany in varying displacements for more than FOUR DECADES (currently it's a single-cam, 4.0-liter), is rough, noisy, and underpowered (210 horses) and probably cheats on its taxes.

Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...#ixzz0pnOtazdG

motorhead · 06-03-2010, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Berean

Three words. IRS.

Not a selling point for me. That's the one thing I would change about my camaro. Although I'm an old drag racer.

06-03-2010, 06:14 AM	#1
ownmorfeet Drives: Green Join Date: May 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 9	Mustang vs. Camaro question Ok after reading quite a lot of postings where some of you say the new 2011 Mustang is a better car than the Camaro or has a better engine (V6), I have to ask why do you say that? Both engines are V6s and both produce just about the same horsepower, and both have similar posted MPGs. Given that Im about to purchase my first new car in 5+ yrs., I want to get a good car. Up until reading all these comments, I thought that the Camaro was a great car, and still do. I just wanted to see why some of you are making those comments.

06-03-2010, 06:46 AM	#2
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	Almost seems like you are trolling ... I don't recall seeing a lot of post about the Mustang being a better car ... IMO you get a lot more car for your money with the Camaro, that's why I bought two of them ... __________________

06-03-2010, 08:03 AM	#8
Viral Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ashburn, VA Posts: 751 View My Garage	The V6 in the 2011 mustang is brand new and MUCH improved over the previous offering. It's really the first time in the history of the Mustang that the V6 isn't an embarrassment to own, so it's getting a lot of press. From what I've read, it IS a very good engine. Just 10 years ago, nobody would have dreamed we would be getting 300+ hp and 30MPG from an engine! That said, the 3.6L engine in the Camaro is also a VERY good engine. The problem for you is, that engine was new several years ago and the magazines and forums are already finished gushing about it, for the most part. In my opinion, the new mustang V6 is FINALLY on par with its Camaro counterpart in the engine department. Not better, not worse. As you pointed out, they each produce about the same HP and Tq, but the Mustang is several hundred pounds lighter, so its V6 has less bulk to move around, making it a bit faster. Just like khabboub pointed out, if you are dead set on getting a V6 for the sole purposes of tracking it, then the Mustang might be a better fit for you. But if it's going to be your daily driver, most mags agree that the Camaro is more comfortable, and IRS will soak up the bumps and potholes better than the best live axle ever will, so the Camaro will feel more planted when the roads get rough. Honestly, I think these two cars are VERY evenly matched for 2011. To me, it would simply come down to which you enjoy driving more and which looks best to you (and in this dept, the Camaro hands the mustang its ass, IMO ) Drive them both and buy the one that makes your heart race the most! __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS ( Corsa Catback Exhaust \| Vararam \| VMAX TB \| Custom Tune - 386HP/383TQ)

06-03-2010, 08:18 AM	#12
daphatgrant June '10 Drives: '10 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Upstate NY (FingerLakes) Posts: 2,395	I think the misconception is that the V6 Mustang's engine is better because the car is faster. It's not that the engine is more powerful it's that the Mustang weighs less. Both cars are going to be great I'm sure but as stated above the Camaro is more comfortable to drive and well... it looks a ton better . __________________ RJT, 2SS/RS, M6, Black Int, Sunroof. (Click above image to learn about UpstateC5)

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06-03-2010, 07:04 AM	#3
khabboub Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: Sold c7, in the market! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,250	if all you want to do is go to the track and race, the mustang is a really good car. if you want something that is comfortable to cruise in and occasionally race a little, and has more supportive seat the camaro is your best bet. the lastest car and driver magazine did a review on both cars and said that the camaro was just more comfortable. the only reason people would be saying that its better is because it is a LITTLE bit faster.

06-03-2010, 07:41 AM	#4
ownmorfeet Drives: Green Join Date: May 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 9	Im with you both, I feel that the Camaro is a better car. But as I stated, I have read posts where people say that specifically the engine is better in the Mustang. I just wanted to see why some people feel this way. I plan on purchasing a Synergy packaged Camaro in the next 2-3 weeks, waiting on one to be delivered to local dealership.

06-03-2010, 07:55 AM	#5
khabboub Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: Sold c7, in the market! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,250	the engine in the mustang is not better. it hasnt been out long enough to prove that it is even reliable. it is a new engine and a new design, people saying that it is better dont know what they are saying. the engine in the camaro has been out for a long time, and it is used in many cars by GM. the camaro engine was actually designed by the GM subsidiary in Australia, Holden, and it was so popular and reliable that they decided to bring it to some of the amaerican cars, like the cadillac cts and the Camaro.

06-03-2010, 07:56 AM	#6
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	I would not say the Ford engine is better. The GM V-6 engine is awesome. The Ford is a lighter car and that is why it does what it does. If GM would take and make a V-8 using V-6 tech that would be a killer motor.

06-03-2010, 07:59 AM	#7
Berean Drives: Truck Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Home Posts: 2,439	Three words. IRS.

06-03-2010, 08:10 AM	#9
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	They are both great cars. Buy the one that appeals to you the most. You have a better warranty with the camaro.

06-03-2010, 08:15 AM	#11
HDDAN Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS 2007 HD FLSTC Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Boston MA Posts: 1,510	If you want the Camaro to be the better car, you are at the right place. If you want the Mustang to be the better car, go to the Mustang site. You will not get an unbiased opinion on either site. We are Camaro enthusiasts here.