Compare 2012 Chevrolet Camaro vs 2012 Ford Mustang

2012 Chevrolet Camaro
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2-Door Conv 1LT
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Camaro 2-Door Conv 1LT 17 28 $28,972 $30,180
Camaro 2-Door Conv 1SS 16 24 $36,796 $38,330
Camaro 2-Door Conv 2LT 17 28 $32,812 $34,180
Camaro 2-Door Conv 2SS 16 24 $39,388 $41,030
Camaro 2-Door Coupe 1LS 17 28 $22,348 $23,280
Camaro 2-Door Coupe 1LT 17 28 $24,268 $25,280
Camaro 2-Door Coupe 1SS 16 24 $30,988 $32,280
Camaro 2-Door Coupe 2LS 18 29 $23,500 $24,480
Camaro 2-Door Coupe 2LT 17 28 $27,292 $28,430
Camaro 2-Door Coupe 2SS 16 24 $34,444 $35,880
Camaro 2-Door Coupe ZL1 14 19 $51,931 $54,095
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2-Door Conv GT
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Mustang 2-Door Conv GT 17 26 $31,959 $34,710
Mustang 2-Door Conv GT Premium 17 26 $35,559 $38,710
Mustang 2-Door Conv Shelby GT500 15 23 $48,611 $53,810
Mustang 2-Door Conv V6 19 29 $25,845 $27,310
Mustang 2-Door Conv V6 Premium 19 29 $28,899 $31,310
Mustang 2-Door Coupe Boss 302 17 26 $36,999 $40,310
Mustang 2-Door Coupe GT 17 26 $27,459 $29,710
Mustang 2-Door Coupe GT Premium 17 26 $31,059 $33,710
Mustang 2-Door Coupe Shelby GT500 15 23 $44,161 $48,810
Mustang 2-Door Coupe V6 19 29 $21,245 $22,310
Mustang 2-Door Coupe V6 Premium 19 29 $24,399 $26,310
Pricing
Invoice Price
$28,972
$31,959
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$30,180
$34,710
Monthly Payment Estimate
$503 / month
$579 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.8
8.4
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2012 Chevy Camaro isn't practical, but it's stunning to look at and offers scorching performance--even without the ZL1 package. The 2012 Ford Mustang doles out all the tire-smoking pony-car thrills, but it's also grown to become quite a sophisticated car.
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Fuel Economy
City
17 mpg 17 mpg
Highway
28 mpg 26 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact Compact
Interior Dimensions
Second Hip Room (in)
- TBD - 45.2
Front Shoulder Room (in)
56.9 55.3
Passenger Volume (ft³)
- TBD - 81.0
Second Head Room (in)
35.7 36.5
Second Shoulder Room (in)
50.4 45.0
Front Leg Room (in)
42.4 42.4
Passenger Capacity
4 4
Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD - 53.4
Second Leg Room (in)
29.9 29.8
Front Head Room (in)
37.8 38.8
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in)
63.7 62.0
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Length, Overall (in)
190.4 188.2
Height, Overall (in)
54.7 56.0
Track Width, Rear (in)
64.1 62.6
Wheelbase (in)
112.3 107.1
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
75.5 73.9
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
10.2 9.6
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.4 x 0.9 11.8 x 0.8
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 x 1.2 13.2 x 1.4
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
19.0 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 - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD -
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
R0B NA
Front Tire Size
P245/55R18 P235/50WR18
Spare Tire Size
NA Compact
Front Tire Order Code
R0B NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P245/55R18 P235/50WR18
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA 100
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA 150
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA 1000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA 1000
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
- TBD - 3718
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 7.5 18 x 8.0
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA 18 x 4.5
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 7.5 18 x 8.0
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA Aluminum
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - - TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150 - TBD -
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
278 @ 4800 390 @ 4250
Engine Order Code
LFX 99F
Displacement
3.6L/217 5.0L/302
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
323 @ 6800 412 @ 6500
Engine Type
Gas V6 Gas V8
Fuel System
Direct Injection Electronic Fuel Injection
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
28 26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
17 17
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
20 20
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
10.2 - TBD -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.63 1.69
Trans Type
6 6
Drivetrain
Rear wheel drive Rear Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.00
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.67 3.32
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.58 2.43
Trans Order Code
MN6 44X
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.27 3.31
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.19 1.32
Trans Description Cont.
Manual Manual
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.75 0.65
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.48 3.66
Summary
Vehicle Name
Chevrolet Camaro Ford Mustang
Body Style
Convertible 2 Door Convertible
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - 1.3
Suspension Type - Rear
- TBD - 3-Link Solid Axle
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA w/Panhard rod
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
- TBD - MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - 0.9
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA w/Coil Springs
Emissions
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
4 4
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.3 9.1
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
Overall Side Crash Rating
Side Barrier Rating
Side Barrier Rating Driver
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
Rollover Rating

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