Motor1 '18 Camaro/Mustang review(convertibles)

'01LS1 · 05-18-2018, 10:40 PM

Just what the title says. Have not watched the entire video as of posting.

JhonnyGTR · 05-18-2018, 10:53 PM

First thing.... 6-speed Manual vs 10-speed automatic Really?

01pewterz28 · 05-19-2018, 04:22 AM

Nit picking about the visibility has been an issue since the 4th gen. I have been driving Camaros since the 3rd gen so i am used to it.

Camaro was the winner as it should be it looks better then the mustang in all areas IMHO.

metros11 · 05-19-2018, 06:08 AM

If I we're looking for a convertible, it would be Mustang for me. It's just a much better grand tourer.

Gunkk · 05-19-2018, 06:44 AM

I'll take the 650 horsepower convertible!

oh wait.... I did!

Bobkd · 05-19-2018, 06:45 AM

The mustang is 200lbs lighter?

Gunkk · 05-19-2018, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobkd

The mustang is 200lbs lighter?

2SS vert m6: 3,956 A8: 3,969
https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showp...97&postcount=5

GT Premium A10: 3,825

Although google says 3825, most links say "base" curb weight which is probably the M6, not the A10.
https://www.google.com/search?q=2018...hrome&ie=UTF-8

And this Ford PDF says 3,852 for the GT Convertible.https://media.ford.com/content/dam/f...18-mustang.pdf

So unless the hot wheels edition porked up by another 70lbs (which I doubt), as tested it was 131 lbs lighter if you believe google... probably only 100 lbs difference A10 vs. A10.

Overflow · 05-19-2018, 10:47 AM

Man those two colors look good together...

arpad_m · 05-19-2018, 10:55 AM

Comparing an M6 Camaro to an A10 Mustang, then harping on fuel efficiency differences, well...

JhonnyGTR · 05-19-2018, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arpad_m

Comparing an M6 Camaro to an A10 Mustang, then harping on fuel efficiency differences, well...

The funny thing is that with automatic transmission should improve fuel efficiency ... or at least give an advantage to the mustang on the Camaro that has manual transmission, which does not seem to be the case.... a menos que haya una falsa aquí

FASTNUF · 05-19-2018, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunkk

I'll take the 650 horsepower convertible!

oh wait.... I did!

Me too Gunkk! Funny, with my 650hp A10 I've been averaging 19.3 mpg even with many spirited runs, lol! Also, just "maybe" the SS poor gas mileage was that they kept dumping the clutch and the Mustang was hardly pushed! They could have at least compared an auto VS auto as others have suggested, just hate reviews like this when they use a manual VS auto....

ULTRAZLS1 · 05-19-2018, 02:59 PM

The coupes are being weighed at 3850 lbs. The convertible gt is probably 4000 + lbs

BRMike · 05-19-2018, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by metros11

If I we're looking for a convertible, it would be Mustang for me. It's just a much better grand tourer.

As much as I lobbied for a Camaro, my wife decided on a Mustang. After three years of ownership, I have to admit the Mustang is working out well as a GT. We travel to the Florida panhandle a few times a year and the Mustang has quite a bit of trunk space and I do like that the top is completely segregated from the trunk. The top stays on while we're on the interstate, but once we get to Hwy. 98, I drop the top. No worries about shifting any luggage around. Nice relaxed ride.

shaffe · 05-21-2018, 10:21 AM

I don't think I have ever priced out drop top cars....holy hell those things are expensive!

About what I expected. Mustang was the clear choice for everyday but as a weekend car they enjoyed the Camaro much more.

05-19-2018, 04:22 AM	#3
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	Nit picking about the visibility has been an issue since the 4th gen. I have been driving Camaros since the 3rd gen so i am used to it. Camaro was the winner as it should be it looks better then the mustang in all areas IMHO. __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

05-19-2018, 10:47 AM	#8
Overflow Space Shuttle Aficionado Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 30,899 View My Garage	Man those two colors look good together... __________________

05-19-2018, 10:55 AM	#9
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,565 View My Garage	Comparing an M6 Camaro to an A10 Mustang, then harping on fuel efficiency differences, well... __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

05-18-2018, 10:53 PM	#2
JhonnyGTR Drives: La Macarena Join Date: May 2018 Location: San Pedro De Macorís Posts: 584	First thing.... 6-speed Manual vs 10-speed automatic Really?

05-19-2018, 06:08 AM	#4
metros11 Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: North Jersey Posts: 776	If I we're looking for a convertible, it would be Mustang for me. It's just a much better grand tourer.

05-19-2018, 06:44 AM	#5
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 4,973 View My Garage	I'll take the 650 horsepower convertible! oh wait.... I did!

05-19-2018, 06:45 AM	#6
Bobkd Drives: 2018 1ss, 2021 silverado HD Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: wny Posts: 68	The mustang is 200lbs lighter?

05-19-2018, 02:59 PM	#12
ULTRAZLS1 Drives: 14 Silverado LTZ Z71, 16 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Jackson, Michigan Posts: 4,407	The coupes are being weighed at 3850 lbs. The convertible gt is probably 4000 + lbs

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