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Originally Posted by SpeedIsLife

So now comparisons using tests that weren't on the same day, same ..(etc) are valid?

Originally Posted by SuperSound

1.2 seconds difference. But like Speed is implying, not done in the same year.It should be noted the Focus RS ran a better time than the '15 GT PP too, and was almost identical to the LT 1LE's time. Does anyone not believe the RS is faster than a '15 GT PP?

True for the RS and I've no doubt for the V6-1LE. Motor Trend skipped the track part of the 2016 SS vs GT PP head to head completely noting...

The Camaro is faster, rounding the figure eight in 24.1 seconds and averaging 0.85 g in the process. Doing so couldn’t be easier. The Camaro’s steering is quick and precise, the big Brembos allow you to dive into the corner late, and the broad gearing and mega torque curve mean you can do the whole lap in second gear. Traction control is unobtrusive, so there’s no real need to turn it off. That said, if you leave it on, you’re missing the whole point of having a ponycar. The Camaro is a wonderfully controllable drift machine with the nannies shut off, the tail easily gathered back up by minor throttle adjustments.

The Mustang isn’t as quick, and getting good performance out of it is harder work. The Ford laps the figure eight in 24.4 seconds averaging 0.82 g, but it’s hard to escape the fact that it shares much with the last Mustang. “Feels like an old Mustang,” testing guru Kim Reynolds said. “Feels heavy. There’s a lack of damping in the body motions with high pitch and roll rates.” In English: You’re bouncing around a lot. You’re shifting a lot, too, just cresting into third as you enter the corner before shifting back down to second. We like rowing our own gears as much as the next guy or gal, but rushing through the gears in the Ford is frustrating. The gearbox is notchy and narrow; it doesn’t like to be hurried. As for going around a corner slowly, say with the tires smoking and the tail hanging out, well, the Mustang will do it, but balancing the Ford there, I reckon, is as difficult as keeping a U-2 spy plane from stalling at the edge of space. You’re on the ragged edge, and if you’re not careful, the rear end will quickly and without warning come around on you.

http://www.motortrend.com/cars/chevr...rd-mustang-gt/

Motor Trend later did the SS head to head with the BMW M4 where...

Hats off once again to Camaro boss Al Oppenheiser and his team. They took on Germany’s performance standard-bearer, objectively tied it, and subjectively blackened the M4’s eye.
http://www.motortrend.com/cars/chevr...let-camaro-ss/