The Ford Mustang is in a league of its own when it comes to muscle cars, having outlasted the competition; it only has itself to beat. But is the newest Mustang model worthy of being the torch bearer? That’s what we want to find out. We’ll be comparing it to its last rival to see if the 2024 Camaro should’ve been the one moving forward.
Key Takeaways:
- The Mustang blows the Camaro out of the water when it comes to speed, being the better option for adrenaline seekers.
- The Mustang comes with a more efficient engine, making it a reliable daily driver.
- The Mustang has better features, proving why it is still around.
What Engine Options Are Offered From the 2025 Chevy Camaro?
When looking at the 2024 Camaro, it offers two engine options. These engines are a V6 and a V8. The base V6 makes 335 horsepower, while the more powerful V8 can produce 455 horsepower.
The 2025 Mustang comes with a wide range of engine options to choose from. There’s the 2.3L Inline4 (I4) that produces 315 horsepower, the 5.0L V8 that produces 480 horsepower, and the Dark Horse tuned 5.0L V8 that produces 500 horsepower.
Thanks to a few options, the Mustang also offers a more efficient engine. This is the 2.3L I4, and it gets 26 MPG combined. The most efficient engine for the Camaro is the 3.6L V6. This engine gets 22 MPG combined.
If you’re looking for a daily driver that has some muscle behind it, the Mustang is the option for you.
What is so impressive about the 2025 Ford Mustang?
When it comes to American muscle, one of the first things people ask about is speed. The Ford Mustang Dark Horse is the best of the best. The 2025 Dark Horse uses the same engine as the 2024, which has been tested by Motor Trend.
They found that the Dark Horse can go 0-60 in 3.7 seconds, can do a quarter mile in 12.0 seconds, and has a top speed of 166 MPH. While it’s not a production Mustang, it's worth noting that Ford has developed a model that reaches 202 MPH, demonstrating that the possibility exists for something even faster to hit the roads.
The Camaro does have some speed to it, too, but not as much as the Dark Horse. The Camaro could go 0-60 in 3.9 seconds, a quarter mile in 12.2 seconds, and has a top speed of 190 for certain trims. These tests were conducted by Car and Driver.
Does the 2025 Ford Mustang Offer Better Features than the 2025 Chevy Camaro?
While an older Camaro may be appealing, if you’re like most people, you’ll want something from the '60s and '70s, and probably not something that has less tech. Especially when the Mustang is still being produced, with the tech getting better and better.
Some of the tech you can find on the new Mustang is a 13.2-inch infotainment system, while the Camaro only comes with an 8-inch touchscreen. For the 2024 model, Car and Driver also noted that the Camaro was “overdue for a revamp”, really showing how this muscle car suffered against the best muscle car in American history.
Why does the Ford Mustang outlast the Chevy Camaro?
The Mustang outlasted the Camaro due to Ford’s desire to keep making the best muscle car possible. Making both more efficient and stronger models, the Mustang will suit your needs more than the aging Camaro. If you want the best of the best, then the Mustang is the answer. Come on down to Banner Ford of Monroe to see what we have in stock, and ask for a test drive!