2019 Chevrolet Camaro VS 2019 Ford Mustang

As with long-standing rivalries between the Atlanta Falcons vs the New Orleans Saints or the Atlanta Braves vs the Washington Nationals – the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro and 2019 Mustang Ford have their own rivalry and something to prove.

When you’re competing for the number one spot in the sports car category, it’s important to be fast, powerful and stylish. Both the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro and 2019 Ford Mustang offer impressive horsepower, bold looks and advanced features – but one sports car does it better. Malcolm Cunningham Chevrolet Atlanta decided to pit the two against each other to compare the features and capabilities. On your mark, get set, go—let’s see which car wins!

2019 Chevrolet Camaro vs 2019 Ford Mustang: Bold Styling – Interior and Exterior

Both vehicles received a facelift for 2019. The 2019 Camaro has a more attractive look and feel to it, thanks to its 2019 redesign. Drivers can expect taller, sculpted hoods, bolder new grilles and all-new exterior colors, including Shock – an extreme neon yellow. Overall, the 2019 Camaro offers 11 daring colors to choose from – the 2019 Mustang offers 10.

You can drop the top with the convertible option, available on both vehicles, or ride either as a coupe. Inside the Camaro, discover the refined cockpit – created to optimize your driving performance. Get behind the wheel at Malcolm Cunningham Chevrolet Atlanta, and appreciate the available leather-trimmed seating surfaces and ventilated front seats. It come standard with cloth upholstery and a power adjustable driver’s seat. Ford also offers leather-trimmed seats and heated and ventilated seats. It comes with cloth upholstery, but the front seats must be adjusted manually.

Enjoy the thrill and sound of every ride inside the Camaro. The infotainment 3 system with a 7-inch touch screen, Wi-Fi hotspot, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are all standard features, along with Chevrolet’s Teen Driver Safety feature. The Mustang offers a smaller touchscreen with the included SYNC infotainment interface – a 4.2-inch display. Wi-Fi Hotspot, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available as upgrades.

2019 Chevrolet Camaro vs 2019 Ford Mustang: Horsepower and Speed

If you want plenty of engine, you’ll love what the 2019 Camaro is offering! A turbo-charged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 275 horsepower and 295 lbs.-ft of torque comes standard. This engine is known to deliver quick acceleration and lots of power.

There’s also a 3.6-liter V6 that pushes a powerful 355 horsepower and 284 lbs.-ft of torque. Both come with a 6-speed manual transmission, but an 8-speed automatic is available – all at Malcolm Cunningham Chevrolet Atlanta.

But wait… there’s more. Two V8 options are in the Camaro lineup. Test drive the Camaro SS for the 6.2-liter V8 engine with 455 horsepower and 455 lbs.-ft of torque. Or, go with the Camaro ZL1 for the best engine of them all – a supercharged 6.2-liter which boasts 650 horsepower and 650 lbs.-ft of torque. This engine on the ZL1 will take you 0 to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds!

No one can deny the Mustang’s powerful engine lineup, but it falls short compared to the Camaro. Ford’s EcoBoost models have a 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine, offering 310 horsepower and 350 lbs.-ft of torque. Your need for speed won’t be satisfied with this engine, however. The Mustang’s 5.0-liter engine is available in its GT models. It gets 460 horsepower, and the Mustang Bullitt models get 475 horsepower. The 6-speed manual transmission comes standard with both engines. For more power, drivers can turn to the Shelby models. The 5.2-liter V8 powers the GT350 and GT350R for 526 horsepower.

2019 Chevrolet Camaro vs 2019 Ford Mustang: Handling and Braking

When it comes to the handling and braking of a swift sports car, you’re going to want one that can react quickly to the actions of the driver. Both the 2019 Camaro and 2019 Mustang have good handling and braking.

Carnews.com described the Camaro’s handling as “superb”, going on to say “it feels planted and stable around turns and you can take corners at speed without much body lean” ^[1]. The same site described the Mustang’s as “sharp and athletic” ^[2].

Zoom into Malcolm Cunningham Chevrolet Atlanta today to get the new, powerful 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. We make it easy to buy, lease, finance and service! We’re conveniently located on 2175 Mansell Road in Alpharetta, GA. We look forward to seeing you.

[1] https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/Chevrolet/camaro/performance
[2] https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/ford/mustang/performance