
The Chevrolet Camaro SS faces some stiff competition from the 2018 Mustang, but it’s also spent several years as the best driver’s car in this class.
The Dodge Challenger can’t handle worth a damn, but with a 707-hp model and looks that can kill, does anyone really care? The Ford Mustang is an authentic sports car, but the BMW M2 is an authentic sports car from Germany.
Aging but no less capable, a Nissan 370Z Nismo is a no-frills alternative to the Mustang.
If it's not outright speed you're after, consider the Subaru BRZ and the Toyota 86; they're nearly identical and they're both very sharp to drive.
They're considerably cheaper than a Mustang, too—but definitely not as fast.
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Quick Specs | ||||
Athletic performance, decent fuel economy, and surprising technology make the 2018 Ford Mustang even better. |
A true sports car in muscle car guise, the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro will go toe-to-toe with any performance rival and usually come out on top. |
The 2018 Dodge Challenger can be anything you want: a docile all-season touring car, just the thing for Friday night car shows, a track-tamer, or a drag strip champion. |
The 2018 Subaru BRZ is a lightweight prizefighter that punches out of its class in handling, but not power. |
The 2018 Toyota 86 is a thrilling entry sports car at an affordable price. We wholeheartedly appreciate its enthusiasm. |
MSRP From | ||||
$25,680 | $25,905 | $27,295 | $25,595 | $26,455 |
Gas Mileage | ||||
14 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy |
Engine | ||||
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Gas I4 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Premium Unleaded H-4 | Premium Unleaded H-4 |
EPA Class | ||||
Subcompact Cars | Compact | Midsize Cars | Minicompact Cars | Minicompact Cars |
Style Name | ||||
EcoBoost Fastback | 2-Door Coupe 1LS | SXT RWD | Premium Manual | Manual (SE) |
Drivetrain | ||||
Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | ||||
4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Passenger Doors | ||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | ||||
Fastback | Coupe | Coupe | Coupe | Coupe |
Transmission | ||||
Manual w/OD | Manual | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | ||||
2018 Ford Mustang vs. 2018 Chevrolet Camaro | 2018 Ford Mustang vs. 2018 Dodge Challenger | 2018 Ford Mustang vs. 2018 Subaru BRZ | 2018 Ford Mustang vs. 2018 Toyota 86 |