The Camaro versus the Mustang is a rivalry for centuries. We’ve been comparing the two since we can remember. So now that the new 2024 Mustang is here, we’re obliged to stack it against its cross-town rival, the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro.
It’s not a fair fight, as the Mustang is entering a new generation just as the current Camaro is starting to weaken after seven years of running the current car; there are even rumors that the next Camaro could turn into an electric sedan. So it’s time to see how these two V-8-powered muscle cars compare on paper — while we still can. And of course, when we can get our hands on a new Mustang, we’ll definitely take this fight to the streets.
Engine and Transmission
Again, the Mustang’s 2.3-liter inline-four turbo engine will have closer performance to the Camaro’s 3.6-liter V-6, as the Camaro’s base 2.0-liter turbo-four is underpowered, with just 275 horsepower. Ford hasn’t revealed the specs for the 2024 Mustang yet, but we expect the 2.3-liter engine to make a little more than the current Performance Pack model which makes 330 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque; The V-6 Camaro produces 335 hp and 284 pound-feet.
Comparing the V-8 to the V-8, the Mustang features an upgraded version of the 5.0-liter Coyote engine found in the GT and Mach 1 versions of the current car. In the new model, we know that it will make 500 horsepower at the peak of Dark Horse performance, but we don’t have the numbers for the standard GT model. Even so, we’re willing to bet that all 2024 Mustang V-8 models will beat the Camaro’s 6.2-liter V-8 engine, which makes 455 horsepower and 455 pound-feet of torque.
The Camaro’s only real advantage is the wider variety of powertrain combinations. Chevy offers turbo-four, V-6, and V-8 with manual or automatic transmission respectively, while the four-cylinder Mustang is automatic only. Ford also won’t be offering a rival to the 650-hp Camaro supercharged ZL1 model, as the performance variant of the new Mustang won’t be arriving for some time after the standard EcoBoost and GT models go on sale.
Interiors and Features
The interior of the Mustang 2024 benefits from some of the biggest changes for this new generation, incorporating all kinds of new looks and a new dashboard design that’s much more modern than ever. This makes the Camaro cabin look outdated, as Chevy hasn’t implemented many changes since the Camaro generation arrived for the 2016 model year.
For one thing, the Mustang’s screen is bigger: its digital gauge cluster measures 12.4 inches, and its central infotainment screen measures 13.2 inches. The Camaro, meanwhile, offers either a 7.0-inch or 8.0-inch infotainment screen and matches the small display screen nestled within the analog gauge cluster. Now, we’re not going to say that the screen is always better than the old-school gauge, but tech-savvy buyers will appreciate the Mustang’s new features.
Pricing and Availability
The biggest downside of the Mustang so far is that we’ll still have to wait a while before it goes on sale in the US. As such, pricing isn’t available yet, and we most likely won’t hear how much it will cost until near its launch. -date of sale, which is scheduled for summer 2023.
The Camaro 2023, meanwhile, is available now. Prices range from $27,495 for the base 1LS coupe with turbo-four to $47,995 for the 1SS coupe with 1LE and V-8 packages, and $78,090 for the ZL1 convertible loaded with the supercharged V-8.
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