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StigsAmericanCousin · 08-20-2013, 03:51 PM

Just been cruising the forum reading different posts and what not. One thing I consistently see is bashing of the Camaro's only rival, the Mustang. My question I have is this, where is the appreciation for the Camaro faithful's most hated rival? I see an unbreakable bond between the Mustang and Camaro. Much like a sports rivalry such as Yankees/Red Sox, Dodgers/Giants, Lakers/Celtics, I see these two powerhouses of automotive might as rivals. Where would one be without the other? These two cars have combined for 87 years of production and millions of units sold. They share a similar architecture, power numbers and, dare I say, fan-base(?). Think of it this way, if there were never any Mustangs built, and you pulled up to a stop light, what would your foe in the next lane be driving?

Now before you go flaming me as a Blue Oval lover in disguise consider this. I grew up in a family where we have had all kinds of performance oriented AMERICAN cars. My grandfather worked for Chrysler for nearly 70 years. The first car my mom bought was a 1969 Corvette, 350 with an automatic. The second car she bought was a 1970 Stingray 454, 4 speed T-top car that is still in the family today. Other cars in my family have included: '77 Firebird T/A 400, 2004 Cadillac CTS-V, 1988 Mustang coupe 5.0 5 speed, 2005 Mustang GT 5 speed. And it looks like the next car on the list will be a new Cadillac CTS-V.

What's your take on the rivalry I hope will never die?

LSXaddict · 08-20-2013, 03:57 PM

Honestly there are a lot of guys on here who respect and like the mustangs (myself included) but a lot of us also have fun jabbing at the other side even though we aren't 100% opposed to switching if Ford makes a better product. The problem is the Camaro fanboys who aren't car guys but just Camaro guys are also a very vocal bunch so it makes it seem like there are more of them than there acutally are. Go look at the Mustang forums and it's the same story a lot of respectful guys who love cars and a group of others who only love Mustangs and bring up "govt" motors every chance they get.

FLGator75 · 08-20-2013, 04:04 PM

I grew up a Ford/Dodge guy as well.

I still find myself rooting for Fords in NASCAR & the NHRA but when I drove the Camaro vs the Mustang I became hooked on the Camaro.

2010-1SS-IBM · 08-20-2013, 04:08 PM

Like every other thread around here is either something to do with the Mustang, or devolves into something to do with the Mustang. There are other cars, you know.

StigsAmericanCousin · 08-20-2013, 04:16 PM

I know the Fanboys from both sides are guilty of the same acts. I myself am a bit partial to the Mustang, but there would always be room in my driveway for a clean, bright red IROC Camaro. Or any 67-69 first gen for that matter. I just see the two cars as having an unbreakable bond, rivals forever. I think that the combined production time truly speaks for how great each platform is.

StigsAmericanCousin · 08-20-2013, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010-1SS-IBM

Like every other thread around here is either something to do with the Mustang, or devolves into something to do with the Mustang. There are other cars, you know.

Sure do, you'd crap your tighty whities if I told you my daily driver. Its American and a five speed, super cold A/c and gets an average on 29MPG city/highway.

FLGator75 · 08-20-2013, 04:27 PM

Must be the Accord! lol.

StigsAmericanCousin · 08-20-2013, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by FLGator75

Must be the Accord! lol.

It is definitely not a Honda! I said I'd never own anything Honda ever, but last year I traded my RC car crap for a 2004 CRF250F, super clean, low hours. Traded that for a new mountain bike, cash, tires for my commuter and tickets to a LA Kings playoff game. Good trade?

derklug · 08-20-2013, 05:47 PM

If Ford didn't make Mustangs, I would drive a Camaro. Both are great cars, and the Challenger as well. Preferences come down to what you like since the performance is so close among the three. Mustangs do get a bad rap because there are so many out there in the price range that allows kids to buy them. Camaros hiatus has made most of the older ones sort of special and older guys are starting to collect them. This is also why the riceburners have gotten such a bad rep, seems like every kid has one and thinks it's fast.

Mr Monte · 08-20-2013, 06:01 PM

My Wife & I both had 65 Mustangs as 1st cars. Mine was a conv & hers was a coup. We've owned more than a handful of Camaros & Mustangs each.

My Wife & I like the current offerings so much we bought a new Mustang GT. Challenger SRT8 & Camaro SS/RS. All great cars, each with their +/-.

Can't wait to see what the next gen of cars bring.

2010-1SS-IBM · 08-20-2013, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by StigsAmericanCousin

Sure do, you'd crap your tighty whities if I told you my daily driver. Its American and a five speed, super cold A/c and gets an average on 29MPG city/highway.

Won't say what it is though, eh? I guess that makes my point. Back to More Mustang chat with your host, Mustang Dude #895773485783!

StigsAmericanCousin · 08-21-2013, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010-1SS-IBM

Won't say what it is though, eh? I guess that makes my point. Back to More Mustang chat with your host, Mustang Dude #895773485783!

WRONG! It gets 29 MPH and doesn't wear a bow tie or a blue oval. So, Mustang is out. I don't think the 4 cylinder fox could pull off 29 mpg.
But thanks for trying to "out" me like so many others on this forum. With skills like these you ever think of become a private eye?

So back on topic, what's your thoughts on the rivalry?

yzrider58 · 08-21-2013, 12:15 AM

We love trading jabs at each other, until an import enters the arena. Then we must bond with our Ford rivals to fight off the offending sound and odor the imports produce!

crysalis_01 · 08-21-2013, 12:59 AM

I sort of agree with you yzrider, but I'd change out import with "ricer". There are some nice imports out there that as a "car guy" I have to respect. But a riced-out car foreign or domestic needs to meet a firey end.

08-20-2013, 03:51 PM	#1
StigsAmericanCousin Drives: Fast, Fun and Loud Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kommunist Kalifornia Posts: 32	Camaro Vs Mustang Just been cruising the forum reading different posts and what not. One thing I consistently see is bashing of the Camaro's only rival, the Mustang. My question I have is this, where is the appreciation for the Camaro faithful's most hated rival? I see an unbreakable bond between the Mustang and Camaro. Much like a sports rivalry such as Yankees/Red Sox, Dodgers/Giants, Lakers/Celtics, I see these two powerhouses of automotive might as rivals. Where would one be without the other? These two cars have combined for 87 years of production and millions of units sold. They share a similar architecture, power numbers and, dare I say, fan-base(?). Think of it this way, if there were never any Mustangs built, and you pulled up to a stop light, what would your foe in the next lane be driving? Now before you go flaming me as a Blue Oval lover in disguise consider this. I grew up in a family where we have had all kinds of performance oriented AMERICAN cars. My grandfather worked for Chrysler for nearly 70 years. The first car my mom bought was a 1969 Corvette, 350 with an automatic. The second car she bought was a 1970 Stingray 454, 4 speed T-top car that is still in the family today. Other cars in my family have included: '77 Firebird T/A 400, 2004 Cadillac CTS-V, 1988 Mustang coupe 5.0 5 speed, 2005 Mustang GT 5 speed. And it looks like the next car on the list will be a new Cadillac CTS-V. What's your take on the rivalry I hope will never die?

08-20-2013, 03:57 PM	#2
LSXaddict Drives: 1ss in Blue Ray Metallic Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 384	Honestly there are a lot of guys on here who respect and like the mustangs (myself included) but a lot of us also have fun jabbing at the other side even though we aren't 100% opposed to switching if Ford makes a better product. The problem is the Camaro fanboys who aren't car guys but just Camaro guys are also a very vocal bunch so it makes it seem like there are more of them than there acutally are. Go look at the Mustang forums and it's the same story a lot of respectful guys who love cars and a group of others who only love Mustangs and bring up "govt" motors every chance they get. __________________ 2013 1SS M6 with Flowmaster Pro 10 axle back and CAGS shift skip eliminator

08-20-2013, 05:47 PM	#9
derklug Drives: 12 Boss 302 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi Posts: 1,369	If Ford didn't make Mustangs, I would drive a Camaro. Both are great cars, and the Challenger as well. Preferences come down to what you like since the performance is so close among the three. Mustangs do get a bad rap because there are so many out there in the price range that allows kids to buy them. Camaros hiatus has made most of the older ones sort of special and older guys are starting to collect them. This is also why the riceburners have gotten such a bad rep, seems like every kid has one and thinks it's fast. __________________ The biggest mistakes in life come when you know exactly what you are doing.

08-20-2013, 06:01 PM	#10
Mr Monte Drives: 2014 Chevy SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 269 View My Garage	My Wife & I both had 65 Mustangs as 1st cars. Mine was a conv & hers was a coup. We've owned more than a handful of Camaros & Mustangs each. My Wife & I like the current offerings so much we bought a new Mustang GT. Challenger SRT8 & Camaro SS/RS. All great cars, each with their +/-. Can't wait to see what the next gen of cars bring. __________________ It's nice to have options.

08-21-2013, 12:15 AM	#13
yzrider58 Aviation guru Drives: 10 1SS, 09 Acadia, 90 K1500 Z-71 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 832 View My Garage	We love trading jabs at each other, until an import enters the arena. Then we must bond with our Ford rivals to fight off the offending sound and odor the imports produce! __________________

08-20-2013, 04:04 PM	#3
FLGator75 Don't Tread on me! Drives: 2017 Yellow Camaro RS/V-6. Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Yulee, FL Posts: 226 View My Garage	I grew up a Ford/Dodge guy as well. I still find myself rooting for Fords in NASCAR & the NHRA but when I drove the Camaro vs the Mustang I became hooked on the Camaro.

08-20-2013, 04:08 PM	#4
2010-1SS-IBM Drives: 1998 Nissan, 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 827	Like every other thread around here is either something to do with the Mustang, or devolves into something to do with the Mustang. There are other cars, you know.

08-20-2013, 04:16 PM	#5
StigsAmericanCousin Drives: Fast, Fun and Loud Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kommunist Kalifornia Posts: 32	I know the Fanboys from both sides are guilty of the same acts. I myself am a bit partial to the Mustang, but there would always be room in my driveway for a clean, bright red IROC Camaro. Or any 67-69 first gen for that matter. I just see the two cars as having an unbreakable bond, rivals forever. I think that the combined production time truly speaks for how great each platform is.

08-20-2013, 04:27 PM	#7
FLGator75 Don't Tread on me! Drives: 2017 Yellow Camaro RS/V-6. Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Yulee, FL Posts: 226 View My Garage	Must be the Accord! lol.

08-21-2013, 12:59 AM	#14
crysalis_01 Iron fist, lead foot Drives: 2003 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,227	I sort of agree with you yzrider, but I'd change out import with "ricer". There are some nice imports out there that as a "car guy" I have to respect. But a riced-out car foreign or domestic needs to meet a firey end.