2018 Chevrolet Camaro SS vs. 2018 Ford Mustang GT | Comparison Test | Edmunds

Edmunds editors pit the 2018 Ford Mustang GT (5.0-liter V8) and 2018 Chevrolet Camaro SS (6.2-liter V8) against each other in a comparison test of the longtime pony car rivals.

Senior writers Carlos Lago and Mark Takahashi first hit the track for their driving impressions of the two and compare interiors. Watch the video to see which muscle car handles the best on the track and in everyday life. But more important, find out which does fun better.

Q: What are the 0-60 numbers for the 2018 Camaro and Mustang?
A: In this comparison test, the 2018 Ford Mustang GT sped to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds. The 2018 Chevrolet Camaro SS reached 60 mph in 4.7 seconds.

Q: How much is the 2018 Ford Mustang GT?
A: The Mustang GT starts around $36,000 and adds some exterior body enhancements and a limited-slip differential. Our GT Premium test vehicle was well-appointed with options such as the 10-speed automatic transmission ($1,695) and an active performance exhaust ($895) pushing its as-tested price to almost $49,000.

Q: How much is the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro SS?
A: The Camaro SS starts at $37,000. It basically gets the 1LT's equipment plus a 6.2-liter V8 (455 hp, 455 lb-ft), a six-speed manual transmission with rev-match downshift (an eight-speed automatic is optional), 20-inch wheels, the four-piston Brembo brakes, the FE3 sport-tuned suspension, a mechanical limited-slip differential, a Track driving mode, a rear spoiler, xenon headlights and upgraded gauges.

Read our full review of the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro at: https://www.edmunds.com/chevrolet/cam...

Read our First Drive of the 2018 Ford Mustang GT at: https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/firs...

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