Compare the2024 Chevrolet CamaroVS 2024 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, side-impact head 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).

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Camaro first among midsize sporty cars in their 2023 Initial Quality Study. The Mustang isn’t in the top three in its category.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2023 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are better in initial quality than Ford vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet above average in initial quality. With 35 more problems per 100 vehicles, Ford is rated below average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 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 above average in long-term dependability. With 21 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Ford is rated lower.

The Camaro has more powerful engines than the Mustang:

As tested in Motor Trend the Chevrolet Camaro is faster than the Ford Mustang (manual transmissions tested):

As tested in Motor Trend the Camaro ZL1 6.2 supercharged V8 is faster than the Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 DOHC V8 (automatics tested):

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

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

An engine control system that can shut down some 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 3.1 gallons more fuel capacity than the Mustang EcoBoost’s standard fuel tank (19 vs. 15.9 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The Camaro has 3 gallons more fuel capacity than the Mustang V8’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 EcoBoost’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 EcoBoost. The Camaro SS’ 20-inch wheels are larger than the 19-inch wheels optional on the Mustang.

The Camaro has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The Mustang doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

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 3.7 inches longer than on the Mustang (110.7 inches vs. 107 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Camaro is 1.2 inches wider in the front than the average track on the Mustang.

The Camaro ZL1 1LE Coupe handles at 1.18 G’s, while the Mustang EcoBoost Fastback pulls only .95 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Camaro SS Coupe executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 2 seconds quicker than the Mustang EcoBoost Premium Fastback (22.9 seconds @ .91 average G’s vs. 24.9 seconds @ .75 average G’s).

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 5.8 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Mustang Convertible (85 vs. 79.2).

The Camaro Coupe has .9 inches more front 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, 2 inches more rear hip room and 5.7 inches more rear shoulder room than the Mustang Convertible.

The Camaro (except LT1) offers an available heads-up display that projects speed, tachometer, warning, turn signal and navigation instruction 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.

On a hot day the Camaro has a standard remote opening feature, to lower the top from outside. The Mustang doesn’t offer a remote top, so the driver will have to enter the car, turn the ignition on and lower the top.

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’s optional rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Mustang offers an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

The Camaro was chosen as a Car and Driver’s “Top Ten” for . The Mustang has never been chosen by Car and Driver in their “10Best” issue.

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