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Traded my 2015 base Mustang GT auto with 3.55 gears for a 2017 Camaro 1SS A8 with the dual mode exhaust. Both cars can be modded of course but I'm comparing these cars in stock base model form. My opinion on the differences (all below subjective of course).


Engine/Acceleration:
My biggest complaint with the coyote 5.0 is its higher rpm power and torque characteristics and numb throttle response. Not actually slow but the power delivery made it feel like a powerful n/a V6. Not much down low and even WOT left me thinking “that’s it”? To get the car to really move you have to drive it like you stole it. Stock feels lacking to me for 435 horse. The LT1 on the other hand delivers. Power and torque in pretty much every gear and rpm. Put your foot down and it surges forward with authority!

Transmission:
Camaro paddles much more responsive with faster firmer shifts at wot. Mustang paddle response is slow in comparison. The 6R80 does shift pretty quickly at wot and is a proven to be quite stout.

Handling:
Much higher level of grip, sharper steering, turn in and response with the Camaro.
The Stang felt floaty and disconnected in comparison. I love the feel of the Camaros smaller flat bottom steering wheel.

Seats:
Base Camaro cloth seats much more comfortable. Mustang seats made my back ache even during my 30 mile commute.

Interior:
Edge to the Camaro. Overall similar in overal quality, the Camaro’s is more advanced. The mustang gauges are good but I like the Camaro’s more. The base GT comes with a tiny 4 inch screen (come on Ford!)

Visibility:
Mustang wins here but I haven’t found the Camaro to be as bad they say. The right rear blind spot is pretty nasty but remedied by adjusting your mirrors properly.

Sound:
Camaro wins here. Sounds like a real V8. I always found the coyote 5.0 to sound a bit weird and too quiet from the factory.

Looks:
The S550 Stang looks better from some angles but I think the Camaro looks good from all angles.


Overal stock vs stock out of the box, the Camaro SS puts a smile on my face! The base GT felt like an outdated hoopty in comparison.

Camaro SS

Mustang GT