2010 Chevrolet Camaro vs 2008 Ford Mustang

2010 Chevrolet Camaro

2008 Ford Mustang

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2-Door Coupe 1LT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Camaro 2-Door Coupe 1LT	17	29	$22,924	$23,880
Camaro 2-Door Coupe 1SS	16	24	$29,707	$30,945
Camaro 2-Door Coupe 2LT	17	29	$25,800	$26,875
Camaro 2-Door Coupe 2SS	16	24	$32,587	$33,945
Camaro 2-Door Coupe LS	17	29	$21,772	$22,680

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2-Door Conv Deluxe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mustang 2-Door Conv Deluxe	17	26	$22,597	$24,475
Mustang 2-Door Conv GT Deluxe	15	23	$28,529	$31,065
Mustang 2-Door Conv GT Premium	15	23	$29,590	$32,245
Mustang 2-Door Conv Premium	17	26	$23,704	$25,705
Mustang 2-Door Conv Shelby GT500	14	20	$42,538	$47,155
Mustang 2-Door Coupe Deluxe	17	26	$18,256	$19,650
Mustang 2-Door Coupe GT Deluxe	15	23	$24,186	$26,240
Mustang 2-Door Coupe GT Premium	15	23	$25,248	$27,420
Mustang 2-Door Coupe Premium	17	26	$19,362	$20,880
Mustang 2-Door Coupe Shelby GT500	14	20	$38,244	$42,330

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,924

$22,597

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,880

$24,475

Monthly Payment Estimate

$398 / month

$408 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

After what felt like an eternity of waiting, the 2010 Chevy Camaro is here—and it's good.

The 2008 Ford Mustang is retro cool but modern and completely practical.

TCC Likes

Standout styling
Great V-6, six-speed manual powertrain
Powerful V-8 "SS" edition

Affordable performance
Improved safety
Nimble handling

TCC Dislikes

Limited outward visibility
Tight rear seat
Aspects of interior are dull

V-6 is coarse
Ride can be unrefined
Tight back seat

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

Subcompact

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

45.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.9

55.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

81.6

Second Head Room (in)

35.3

36.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

42.5

45.0

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

42.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

53.6

Second Leg Room (in)

29.9

30.3

Front Head Room (in)

37.4

38.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

63.7

62.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.73

Length, Overall (in)

190.4

187.6

Height, Overall (in)

54.2

55.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.1

63.0

Wheelbase (in)

112.3

107.1

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.5

73.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

11.3

9.7

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4 x 0.9

11.8 x 0.75

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.64 x 1.18

11.5 x 1.18

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.0

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.1

15.7

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.7

33.4

Steering Type

Pwr

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.5

3.13

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

QAM

Front Tire Size

P245/55R18

P215/65R16

Spare Tire Size

T185/60R17

Front Tire Order Code

QAM

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/55R18

P215/65R16

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3728

3461

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7.5

16 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7.5

16 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

12.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

590

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273 @ 5200

240 @ 3500

Engine Order Code

LLT

99N

Displacement

3.6L/220

4.0L/244

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

304 @ 6400

210 @ 5300

Engine Type

Gas V6

Fuel System

SIDI

SEFI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.63

1.41

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear wheel drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.72

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.67

3.53

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.58

2.19

Trans Order Code

MN6

44F

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.27

3.31

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.19

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

3.75

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Camaro

Ford Mustang

Body Style

2dr Cpe

2 Door Convertible

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

1.13

Suspension Type - Rear

4.5-Link Independent

3-Link/Panhard Rod

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link Strut

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Ball Joint

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.9

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