Compare the2019 Chevrolet CamaroVS 2019 Ford Mustang

Both the Camaro and the Mustang have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available collision warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rear parking sensors and rear cross-path warning.

The Camaro’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Mustang’s (6 vs. 5 years).

Chevrolet pays for the first scheduled maintenance on the Camaro. Chevrolet will pay for the first oil change, lubrication and any other required maintenance in the first year. Ford doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the Mustang.

The battery on the Camaro is in the trunk, which protects it from hot underhood temperatures that can degrade battery life. By keeping the Camaro’s battery 20 to 30 degrees cooler, its life is increased by years. The Mustang’s battery is in the hot engine compartment.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2018 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than Ford vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet 6th in reliability, above the industry average. With 28 more problems per 100 vehicles, Ford is ranked 16th.

The Camaro has more powerful engines than the Mustang:

As tested in Motor Trend the Camaro SS 6.2 V8 is faster than the Mustang GT 5.0 DOHC V8 (manual transmissions tested):

As tested in Motor Trend the Camaro ZL1 6.2 supercharged V8 is faster than the Ford Mustang turbo 4 cyl. (automatics tested):

In a Motor Trend race course test, the Chevrolet Camaro SS Coupe was clocked 3.3 seconds faster than the Ford Mustang GT Premium Fastback (80.67 sec. vs. 83.97 sec.).

On the EPA test cycle the Camaro gets better fuel mileage than the Mustang:

An engine control system that can shut down half of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Camaro V6/V8 Auto’s fuel efficiency. The Mustang doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

The Camaro has 3.5 gallons more fuel capacity than the Mustang EcoBoost’s standard fuel tank (19 vs. 15.5 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The Camaro has 3 gallons more fuel capacity than the Mustang GT’s standard fuel tank (19 vs. 16 gallons).

For better stopping power the Camaro ZL1’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the Mustang:

The Camaro stops much shorter than the Mustang:

For better traction, the Camaro has larger standard tires than the Mustang (245/50R18 vs. 235/55R17).

The Camaro’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 50 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Mustang’s standard 55 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Camaro has standard 18-inch wheels. Smaller 17-inch wheels are standard on the Mustang.

Changing a flat tire near traffic can be dangerous and inconvenient. The run-flat tires available on the Camaro can be driven up to 50 miles without any air pressure, allowing you to drive to a service station for a repair. The Mustang doesn’t offer run-flat tires.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Camaro’s wheelbase is 3.6 inches longer than on the Mustang (110.7 inches vs. 107.1 inches).

The Camaro ZL1 1LE Coupe handles at 1.18 G’s, while the Mustang GT Premium Fastback pulls only .96 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Camaro SS Coupe executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 2.2 seconds quicker than the Mustang EcoBoost Premium Fastback (22.9 seconds @ .91 average G’s vs. 25.1 seconds @ .75 average G’s).

The Chevrolet Camaro may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs up to about 200 pounds less than the Ford Mustang.

Because it has more passenger and cargo room, the EPA rates the Camaro Coupe a Compact car, while the Mustang Fastback is rated a Subcompact.

The Camaro Coupe has 10.2 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Mustang Fastback (93 vs. 82.8). The Camaro Convertible has 5.7 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Mustang Convertible (85 vs. 79.3).

The Camaro Coupe has .9 inches more front headroom, .2 inches more rear headroom and .9 inches more rear legroom than the Mustang Fastback.

The Camaro Convertible has .8 inches more front headroom, .7 inches more rear legroom and 5.7 inches more rear shoulder room than the Mustang Convertible.

The Camaro uses gas struts to support the hood for easier service access. The Mustang uses a prop rod to support its heavy hood. It takes two hands to open the hood and set the prop rod, the prop rod gets in the way during maintenance and service, and the prop rod could be knocked out, causing the heavy hood to fall on the person maintaining or servicing the car.

The Camaro offers an optional heads-up display that projects speed and other key instrumentation readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The Mustang doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

When the Camaro with available tilt-down mirrors is put in reverse, both rearview mirrors tilt from their original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirrors into their original positions. The Mustang’s mirrors don’t automatically adjust for backing.

The Camaro offers optional automatic dimming rear and side view mirrors which automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Mustang has an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

Insurance will cost less for the Camaro owner. The Car Book by Jack Gillis rates the Camaro with a number “1” insurance rate while the Mustang is rated higher at a number “3” rate.

According to The Car Book by Jack Gillis, the Camaro is less expensive to operate than the Mustang because typical repairs cost much less on the Camaro than the Mustang, including $44 less for a muffler, $122 less for a timing belt/chain and $741 less for a power steering pump.

Motor Trend performed a comparison test in its March 2018 issue and the Chevrolet Camaro SS Coupe won out over the Ford Mustang GT Premium Fastback.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Camaro second among midsize sporty cars in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The Mustang was rated third.

The Camaro was chosen as one of Car and Driver’s “Top Ten” for 3 of the last 3 years. The Mustang has never been a Car and Driver “Top Ten” pick.

Motor Trend selected the Camaro as their 2016 Car of the Year. The Mustang has never been chosen.

The Camaro was chosen as one of Automobile Magazine’s “All Stars” in 2013. The Mustang has never been an “All Star.”

The Camaro was selected by Automobile Magazine as their 2010 Car of the Year. The Mustang has never been chosen.