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1bad65 · 08-16-2010, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TommyTSquared

Where are you getting that number? Not that I don't believe you, just that I'd like to keep up with that (and similar) information as well.

I actually heard that number as well, but I can't remember where. I also heard that particular run was done in an auto.

jennnchuck · 08-16-2010, 02:21 PM

if all your interested in doing is racing get the mustang. if you want a great looking car that will turn heads, goes more than fast enough, has great styling and handling. and would be proud to own and show off get the camaro. the mustang is plain looking but goes fast. the camaro gets attention wherever it goes from the track, to the supermarket people will be asking you about it and taking pics of it. it really depends on what you are looking for. attention on the track get the mustang like everyone else. attention everywhere else its an easy decision. either way enjoy your car

ViperTomcat · 08-16-2010, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 1bad65

I actually heard that number as well, but I can't remember where. I also heard that particular run was done in an auto.

I seem to recall it was 12.5 or 12.6 @ 114 MPH in Sacramento, Cali.

Stock auto.

04Ram2500Hemi · 08-16-2010, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 1bad65

Also, alot of taller people complain about the Camaro's headroom as well. I guess tall people must be full of BS too.

I'll speak for the tall people (I'm 6'9") and the Mustang was ruled out because of the lack of leg room. Sure the roof line is low on a Camaro, but I fit in it just fine. If I had wanted a sun roof I would be SOL- but the Camaro has a great amount of leg room and it's very comfortable.

To the OP- the Mustang and the Camaro (and Challenger too) are great car's. What you need to do is go and drive both back to back and decide which one makes you smile the most. I have no problem with people buying American Muscle no matter what the tag on it says. Ford, Chevy, Dodge- it's all good to me.

chevyk1 · 08-16-2010, 02:29 PM

Thats a nice looking Mustang!!

ss ZHO · 08-16-2010, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by chain777

I don't know where you got those times, but the fastest stock 5.0 to date is a 3.31 running 12.5's. It looks like you just assumed the gear would knock 2 tenths off.

That's Internet racing at it's finest.

12.5?!? with 3.31? The fastest times from magazines is 12.7, and that is with the summer tires running 3.73. The 3.31 will have a slower 1/4 mile time, not faster. I have seen reports of a stock mustang going 12.3s with slicks.

ViperTomcat · 08-16-2010, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ss ZHO

12.5?!? with 3.31? The fastest times from magazines is 12.7, and that is with the summer tires running 3.73. The 3.31 will have a slower 1/4 mile time, not faster. I have seen reports of a stock mustang going 12.3s with slicks.

Sorry...you're wrong

http://www.modularfords.com/forums/s...Stock-Auto-5.0

Stock auto, he posted the timeslip.

12.57 @ 115 MPH

SSLarry · 08-16-2010, 03:22 PM

Get the Mustang by default if you are unsure. It is the least risky decision for you. The company is in better shape, they get better gas mileage, and I think they figured out how to paint a car uniformly. For these same reasons, avoid the Challenger too.

But there should be more to your decision-making process than practicality. History plays an purely emotional, but important part. For example, I was sold on GM when I saw my first red 1973 Firebird 455-SD. I was disgusted with Ford when I saw the super ugly Mustang II hatchback. I was pre-disposed to consider the Camaro over the Mustang and it will take a lot to change that. Emotion should play part in the muscle car buying process. These care are not practical.

Good luck with your decision.

sangerbanger58 · 08-16-2010, 03:31 PM

Test dive both of them and see witch 1 u like more

1bad65 · 08-16-2010, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ss ZHO

The fastest times from magazines is 12.7, and that is with the summer tires running 3.73.

This may be news to you, but plenty of Camaro owners have ran bone stock Camaros faster than mag times. Challenger owners have as well. It shouldn't be a shock that Mustang owners can do it too.

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Originally Posted by ViperTomcat

Sorry...you're wrong

http://www.modularfords.com/forums/s...Stock-Auto-5.0

Stock auto, he posted the timeslip.

12.57 @ 115 MPH

And it was in Sacramento, you were right. Northern California is perfect for racing. No humidity and it's not near as hot as Southern California.

Redskinfan72 · 08-16-2010, 04:04 PM

The Camaro is a far superior machine to the Mustang...

JUISSD · 08-16-2010, 04:14 PM

I've owned several Mustangs in the past, and recently sold a heavily modified Lightning to buy my next car. Most of the people I hang out with and the car clubs I'm involved own with own Fords and were surprised when I chose the Camaro. "The new Mustang is lighter, faster" etc etc. The '05-'10 Mustang was completely out of the question with it's anemic 300hp engine. The '11 with the 5.0 made me consider it at least, but in the end I'm just not a fan of the new Mustang. I've never particularly cared for it's styling. The GT500 is nicer, but I wasn't willing to pay the money for one. I just prefer the Camaro. I like the way it looks, I like the way it drives, it's very comfortable, and the performance is on par with a Mustang. It might be a little slower stock but mine stayed stock for about 2 seconds anyways. After I got it and everyone saw it and got to really check it out, even the most die hard Ford guys agreed "hey that's a pretty cool car."

TommyTSquared · 08-16-2010, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Redskinfan72

The Camaro is a far superior machine to the Mustang...

Good factual input here...

2010-1SS-IBM · 08-16-2010, 04:40 PM

At the time I bought the Camaro, the 5.0 wasn't out. So when comparing the Camaro to the Mustang, it was a no-brainer. The Challenger was actually a harder decision, but it's price ended up being the deciding factor for me.

Having said that, if I were buying today I'd probably still go with the SS. It's roomier, rides smoother and performs about the same as the 5.0.

Sitting inside the Mustang felt like being inside a compact car. I'm also not sure if, 5 years down the road, I'd regret having had a daily driver with a SRA, potentially optional gears, and a louder exhaust. That stuff all sounds cool when you're looking for something that scoots, but I can easily see it becoming a drag when the shine wears off.

08-16-2010, 04:14 PM	#82
JUISSD Drives: 2010 White/IOM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,228	I've owned several Mustangs in the past, and recently sold a heavily modified Lightning to buy my next car. Most of the people I hang out with and the car clubs I'm involved own with own Fords and were surprised when I chose the Camaro. "The new Mustang is lighter, faster" etc etc. The '05-'10 Mustang was completely out of the question with it's anemic 300hp engine. The '11 with the 5.0 made me consider it at least, but in the end I'm just not a fan of the new Mustang. I've never particularly cared for it's styling. The GT500 is nicer, but I wasn't willing to pay the money for one. I just prefer the Camaro. I like the way it looks, I like the way it drives, it's very comfortable, and the performance is on par with a Mustang. It might be a little slower stock but mine stayed stock for about 2 seconds anyways. After I got it and everyone saw it and got to really check it out, even the most die hard Ford guys agreed "hey that's a pretty cool car." __________________ 2010 White/IOM Camaro 2SS/RS M6

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08-16-2010, 02:21 PM	#72
jennnchuck Drives: 2010 yellow 2lt/rs Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: hazlet, new jersey Posts: 896 View My Garage	if all your interested in doing is racing get the mustang. if you want a great looking car that will turn heads, goes more than fast enough, has great styling and handling. and would be proud to own and show off get the camaro. the mustang is plain looking but goes fast. the camaro gets attention wherever it goes from the track, to the supermarket people will be asking you about it and taking pics of it. it really depends on what you are looking for. attention on the track get the mustang like everyone else. attention everywhere else its an easy decision. either way enjoy your car

08-16-2010, 02:29 PM	#75
chevyk1 Drives: CGM Camaro 1Lt Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: DC Posts: 261	Thats a nice looking Mustang!!

08-16-2010, 03:22 PM	#78
SSLarry Drives: 2SS LS3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southeast Florida Posts: 1,309	Get the Mustang by default if you are unsure. It is the least risky decision for you. The company is in better shape, they get better gas mileage, and I think they figured out how to paint a car uniformly. For these same reasons, avoid the Challenger too. But there should be more to your decision-making process than practicality. History plays an purely emotional, but important part. For example, I was sold on GM when I saw my first red 1973 Firebird 455-SD. I was disgusted with Ford when I saw the super ugly Mustang II hatchback. I was pre-disposed to consider the Camaro over the Mustang and it will take a lot to change that. Emotion should play part in the muscle car buying process. These care are not practical. Good luck with your decision.

08-16-2010, 03:31 PM	#79
sangerbanger58 Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sanger,CA Posts: 1,834	Test dive both of them and see witch 1 u like more

08-16-2010, 04:04 PM	#81
Redskinfan72 Drives: Victory Red 2LT/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PA Posts: 210 View My Garage	The Camaro is a far superior machine to the Mustang...

08-16-2010, 04:40 PM	#84
2010-1SS-IBM Drives: 1998 Nissan, 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 827	At the time I bought the Camaro, the 5.0 wasn't out. So when comparing the Camaro to the Mustang, it was a no-brainer. The Challenger was actually a harder decision, but it's price ended up being the deciding factor for me. Having said that, if I were buying today I'd probably still go with the SS. It's roomier, rides smoother and performs about the same as the 5.0. Sitting inside the Mustang felt like being inside a compact car. I'm also not sure if, 5 years down the road, I'd regret having had a daily driver with a SRA, potentially optional gears, and a louder exhaust. That stuff all sounds cool when you're looking for something that scoots, but I can easily see it becoming a drag when the shine wears off.