2011 Ford Mustang vs. Its Competition

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With the 3.6-liter V-6 engine in the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro producing 305 horsepower and getting EPA ratings of up to 18 mpg city, 29 highway, the lighter 2011 Mustang should be considerably quicker than the base Camaro while also more fuel-efficient.

That's our kind of muscle car.

And while the Mustang GT's power output doesn't quite approach that of the Camaro SS, it's significantly lighter.

In comparison, the Camaro's interior feels more gimmicky than the Mustang's, and the Camaro's delicate front end make it slightly less day-to-day usable.

The Dodge's interior is larger, and its base V-8 still offers more horsepower than the Mustang's only V-8, but it's more portly and drives as such.

While not a direct competitor, the rear-wheel-drive Nissan 370Z is one of the best-tuned pure sports cars on the market but lacks even small rear seats and a proper trunk.

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8.4 With all-new engines, the 2011 Ford Mustang models offer more bang for the buck than ever before, without skimping on practicality or fuel-efficiency.	7.8 After what felt like an eternity of waiting, the 2010 Chevy Camaro is here—and it's good.	8 The 2010 Dodge Challenger is the most retro of 'em all, but don’t let that make you think it’s disappointing in features, comfort, or refinement.	8.2 A great performance car that starts just under $30,000, the 2010 Nissan 370Z comes close enough to Porsche performance to make you wonder.
MSRP From
$22,145	$22,680	$23,245	$30,410
Gas Mileage
15 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy	16 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy	13 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy	18 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy
Engine
Gas V6	Gas V6	Gas V6	Gas V6
EPA Class
Compact	Compact	Midsize	Two-Seater
Style Name
2dr Coupe V6	2dr Coupe LS	2dr Coupe SE	2dr Coupe Manual
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive	Rear wheel drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
4	4	5	2
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Body Style
2 Door Coupe	2dr Cpe	2 Door Coupe	2 door coupe
Transmission
Manual	Manual	Automatic	Manual