2024 Ford Mustang vs. Chevy Camaro

The Ford Mustang and Chevy Camaro are two legendary muscle cars with a long history. The 2024 Ford Mustang has been redesigned, and the Camaro is in its last year. Ray Skillman Ford helps you decide which one belongs in your garage.

Price Range: More Power for the Money

The two cars are well-matched in this category, but the Camaro wins with a slightly lower starting price of $30,900 for its base trim. The LT1 trim with a V8 also costs less than the Mustang GT trim with a V8. However, the 2024 Ford Mustang becomes more of a bargain in the higher-horsepower trims. The Dark Horse with 500 horsepower costs just under $58,000, while the Camaro ZL1 with 650 horses costs over $72,000.

Seat Comfort: More than Just Padding

Both cars offer comfortable seats with cushy support and standard cloth upholstery. Leather seats are available on both models, and both also offer Recaro sport seats for long drives. The 2024 Ford Mustang wins out over the Camaro here thanks to its roomier rear seats and much better visibility than the Camaro.

Cargo Room: Which Handles Your Belongings Better?

Similarly to its larger rear seat, the Ford Mustang also boasts a larger cargo hold than the Chevy Camaro. The Camaro happens to have one of the tiniest cargo areas in its class, with only 9.1 cubic feet of space. The Mustang’s trunk is more ergonomic and offers 13.5 cubic feet of space.

Cabin Appeal: More Entertainment with Less Distraction

The 2024 Ford Mustang benefits from a full redesign that includes its cabin. It has an appealing array of interior features, including a 13.2-inch touchscreen and a 12.4-inch digital gauge cluster. Both cars have six-speaker audio systems as standard equipment, but the Camaro’s touchscreen and digital gauge cluster are quite a bit smaller than the Mustang’s at 7 and 8 inches, respectively.

Powertrain Choices: Which Has the Louder Roar?

The Chevy Camaro has the base powertrain edge over the Mustang with a 3.6-liter V6 compared to the Ford’s 2.3-liter turbo four-cylinder. In the midgrade level, the Camaro’s 455-horsepower engine is edged out by the Mustang’s 480-horsepower GT trim. At the top end, the Camaro also wins out with the 650 horsepower ZL1 trim vs the Mustang Dark Horse’s 500.

Fuel Economy: Who Actually Likes Stopping for Gas?

It’s fair to say that most buyers looking at these cars aren’t looking at fuel economy, but if you are, the 2024 Ford Mustang offers up to 33 MPG on the highway with the base Ecoboost engine. The most fuel-efficient Camaro is the V6, with an automatic transmission that makes up to 29 MPG on the highway.

Driving Experience: Plenty of Thrills

Both the 2024 Ford Mustang and the Chevy Camaro don’t lack sharp handling. Neither car has any significant body lean, and both have strong braking power. Both cars also feature comfortable seats for long trips. No matter which car you pick, you’ll likely have a good time hugging turns on country back roads.

And the Winner Is…

The 2024 Ford Mustang is our pick, thanks to its recent redesign that eclipses the Camaro in the categories of seat comfort, cabin appeal, fuel economy, and cargo space. Compared to the Camaro, it also offers more safety technology.

But don’t take our word for it; come down to Ray Skillman Ford today and test drive the 2024 Ford Mustang trim of your choice.