The Ford Mustang and Chevy Camaro are two of the most popular sports cars in the country, and this year's models are better than ever. How will sports car shoppers in Glen Allen, Ashland, and Rockville, VA, choose between these two impressive vehicles?
We at Richmond Ford West have put together this detailed comparison to help you make that exciting decision. Read ahead to see how the Mustang and Camaro compare when it comes to performance, equipment, and technology!
The base trim of the 2020 Ford Mustang is powered by a high-performance 2.3L EcoBoost® engine that puts out an incredible 310 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque. This standard engine can be paired with either a 10-speed automatic transmission or a 6-speed manual transmission.
In addition to the power it offers, the Mustang provides a fair amount of efficiency, as well. This model sports an EPA-estimated 21 city/32 highway MPG. You get the best of both worlds with an even mix of power and fuel economy.
The Chevy Camaro, on the other hand, is standardly powered by a smaller 2.0L 4-cylinder engine. Unfortunately, this engine only offers 275 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. You'll have to upgrade to a different engine for more power. Additionally, the best fuel economy rating you'll get with the Camaro is an EPA-estimated 20 city/30 highway MPG.
Now that you have a feel for the base specifications, you may be wondering just how powerful these electric sports cars can be. As you climb up the engine list for the 2020 Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro, you'll find a significant improvement of the horsepower outputs.
For example, the peak of the Chevy Camaro lineup is a snarling 6.2L V8 engine that can max out at 650 horsepower. You'll have no trouble jetting away from a stoplight or making passing maneuvers on a two-lane road with this engine powering your vehicle.
How does the Ford Mustang match up? Well, you have the choice to climb all the way up to Ford's own supercharged 5.2L V8, which produces a ludicrous 760 horsepower. With more than 100 horsepower compared to the Chevy engine, it's common to see Camaros fading away in your rearview mirror as you accelerate!
While the Ford Mustang's engines may be the star of the performance show, they wouldn't be able to do what they do without several other pieces of equipment.
The Mustang's engine works closely with a selectable-effort Electric Power-Assist Steering system that allows you to switch between three different drive modes: Comfort, Sport, and Normal.
The Mustang also has an available MagneRide® Damping System. This system provides unparalleled responsiveness that collects road condition data an incredible 1,000 times per second to ensure you have the power you need, exactly when you need it.
The Chevy Camaro also offers a standard rear-wheel drivetrain and Drive Mode Selector similar to the Mustang's selectable-effort Electric Power-Assist Steering system. However, the options on Camaro's Drive Mode Selector differ, depending on the trim level you choose. You won't get every mode with every trim like you do in the Mustang, and you'll also miss out on the MagneRide® Damping System altogether.
Though it may not be your top priority when searching for a sports car, interior comfort still matters.
The Ford Mustang delivers with 45.1 inches of legroom, available leather seating surfaces, and available heating and cooling capabilities for the front seats.
The Chevy Camaro also offers leather seating surfaces and heated/cooled front seats. If you want these features, though, you'll have slim pickings in terms of trim levels you can choose from, because they aren't offered in nearly as many as the Mustang. You'll also have slightly less wiggle room with 43.9 inches of legroom.
While maybe not a make-or-break category when sports car shopping, it is appreciated to have a useable, spacious trunk for golf clubs, luggage, groceries, or some other valuable items. Surprisingly, there's a large discrepancy between the trunk size of the Chevrolet Camaro and that of the Ford Mustang.
Here's a look at how much room each trunk provides:
Given the popularity of the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro, each brand has created a vast array of trims so that you can still drive a personalized version of the iconic model. When it comes to altering performance, style, technology features, safety features, and more, the Ford Mustang has a much wider range of options than the Chevy Camaro.
For Chevy, you're limited to the LS base trim, the LT, LT1, SS, or ZL1. Each trim has redeeming qualities, but they also have a lot of overlapping features that give them a sort of cookie-cutter feel.
With the Mustang, choosing your own trim and arrangement of packages and accessories is like an adventure in itself. The Ford Mustang EcoBoost® Fastback starts it off, then you have the EcoBoost® Premium Fastback, the EcoBoost® Convertible, and the GT Fastback.
Following in the footsteps of these trims is the EcoBoost® Premium Convertible and the GT Premium Convertible. From there, the list concludes in the following order:
As you can see, the Ford Mustang comes out on top in every category. Come experience the Mustang's many incredible capabilities at Richmond Ford West.
Shoppers in Glen Allen, Ashland, and Rockville, Virginia, can learn more about the Ford Mustang by contacting our team today!
Richmond Ford West
10751 West Broad Street
Glen Allen, VA 23060
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