This debate has gone on for decades: which is better, Ford Mustang or Chevy Camaro? There are huge fanbases on each side, and while sentimentality and devotion can make a person choose one over the other, here we’ll take up the argument with a few facts. Add these to your list of pros and cons for each vehicle, and see if you agree with us on which car is the better choice.

The All-Important Engine Comparison

First of all, a comparison of these cars should start with their engines. You can’t get the Mustang in a V-6 anymore; but you can get a V-6 in a Camaro. Notwithstanding that, both cars offer V-8 versions and 4 cylinder engines, too.

What does this mean for performance? If you compare 4L engines, the Mustang wins hands down by generating 310 horsepower with its EcoBoost® engine. The Camaro 4L tops out with 275 hp. The Mustang’s 5.2L V8 delivers a whopping 526 hp to the Camaro’s 6.2L LT1 V8’s 455 hp. It takes the Camaro’s supercharged LT4 V8 to reach 650 hp.

Which Car Has StayedTruer to Its Original, Iconic Design?

Since these cars have each gone through a number of iterations from their first introductions to the market, you would think that the designs that originally set them apart from other sport/muscle cars might have been lost through time. Here’s where today’s Mustang and Camaro differ. So many people select either the Mustang or the Camaro off the car’s iconic appearance. Those in the Camaro camp like their ride because it looks super modern – a real ‘now’ look. Mustang lovers can still definitely see the classic Mustang styling that has been a signature look on the model since its inception. There’s no mistaking a Mustang for any other car.

Mustang Over Camaro on Tech & Safety

On to the tech and safety comparison: Tech? It might seem that Mustang and Camaro enthusiasts purchase these cars for the power and beauty alone. Drivers of these vehicles love their tech as much as anyone, and these cars don’t disappoint. One tech feature that the Mustang offers is called MyKey. Parents can set this up so it limits the speed – that way a young driver putting the car through its paces doesn’t go overboard enjoying the power of the Mustang. The Camaro also offers customizable settings in its Teen Driver mode. In addition to the standard modern technology features included in the Mustang, it gets better marks for blind spot monitoring. The Camaro is not noted for its side and rear visibility. So while both vehicles get a 5-star crash-test rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Mustang wins this category because it offers better visibility and active safety features.

Ford Mustang: The Legend Continues

While the Ford Mustang and Chevy Camaro match up well against each other in many categories, the Mustang wins in several key areas:

• It offers more back seat room and cargo room, for those who want to take some gear on their adventures.
• The Mustang has bigger windows and more overall glass, so it offers a much more open driving experience.
• Add to these the aforementioned safety and tech enhancements in the Mustang, plus iconic styling and more horsepower in the base engine, (and exceptional performance in its V-8 that outperforms the Camaro V-8, except the Camaro supercharged V-8)

And the winner of the Mustang vs. Camaro tilt is: Ford Mustang! Test drive one for yourself today, and discover how this modern muscle car blends its original cachet with 21st century excitement!