Car and driver z28 vs gt

Rpo z28 is known as the special performance package, but no one uses that name. Got an auto 05 gt in one of the local clubs here and its a high low 14 car depending on the daytrack. Ls camaro hello all, ive been trying to come up with a plan for a mild future autocrossroad race project car, but im having some difficulty choosing between the s197 mustang gt and an ls1 based camaro z28ss. Those z28s were, and still are, amazing cars to drive. It is completely at ease at speeds that are astounding. Amazing, for a car with a real backseat and large trunk thats laden with all the luxury and safety and tech amenities. Ford made the gt to compete with the z28, just because the owners of their gts know they cant compete, doesnt mean its unfair or whatever. With the 2019 camaro ss and 2019 mustang gt convertibles in for another. Camaro prep hot rod july 1982 1982 camaro z28 motor trend january. The z28 epitomizes this gt ambiance with the added advantage of not requiring a second mortgage to get you into the driver s seat. History of the z28s first 25 years classics on autotrader. This is a discussion on 07 mustang gt vs 1998 camaro z28 within the kill stories forums, part of the racing forums category.

When the 1969 chevrolet camaro rs z28 first hit the scene, it was immediately touted as one of the hottest muscle cars on the market. Fast cool cars z28 vs gt, car and driver comparison test. May 10, 2020 theres no v6, so the next engine up is the mustang gts 5. Ford mustang gt vs chevrolet camaro z28 car forums and. Read about the 1993 chevrolet camaro z28 and 1993 ford mustang. Nov 10, 2005 91 z28 vs 89 gt discussion in streetstrip racing started by 91 z28.

Ponycar fans have more to be excited about today than theyve had in 40 yearsnot only are both the mustang gt and camaro ss above the 400hp threshold, but theres even a horsepower war. Thirdgen magazine articles are getting hard to come by these days, so we are collecting what we can. Handsdown, the z28 ss was judged the most race car like, right down to its. Audi 5000s isuzu impulse renault 11 trihawk gms chip factory creation firebird conventional wisdom twolane crt toyota starlet mazda 626lx vw vanagon gl sting ray 283 302 327 348 350 396 402 409 427 454 502 engine transmission n2o gt cadillac bmw. Chevrolet camaro its a battle thats been raging for decades. Chevrolet answered in late 1966 with the 1967 camaro, setting up a decadeslong battle for not just. Launched more than six years ago, it still looks sharp. You had to buy the highwinding, torqueless, fourvalveper.

Z the best of the class of 69 takes on the hottest camaro of 90 by c. The gt pp2 is a much better comparator to the supra. Here is why the 1969 chevrolet camaro rs z28 captured the hearts of so many people. Seldom does a new car arrive on the market more keenly anticipated than. Ford enthusiasts have waited even longer for their new car. Another tie, though we seemed to like to drive the camaro more than the. Its definitely a better performance car, and probably better allaround car, as the challenger but less good of a toy. Allnew for the first time in a decade, the mustang gt is a more sporting and more independent rear suspensiony car than the one it replaces. Hellcat vs mustang gt vs camaro z28 srt hellcat forum. The ford mustang and chevrolet camaro have been going headtohead since 1967, and the the competition has only gotten hotter with recent redesigns for.

First and foremost, when comparing a mustang gt vs. May 04, 2016 similar threads car driver camaro 2019 ford mustang gt pp2 versus camaro ss 1le car and driver jarstang, jul 15, 2019, in forum. A title match for the 1983 heavyweight crown, oneonone. Its a wide, low car, and the driver looks out through a radically raked windshield and over a rapidly dropping nose. Its great, but it might just be a little too refined. Heres the hellcat, z28 and mustang gt battle youve been. June 1983 car and driver mustang gt vs camaro z28 h. We tally up the results of every chevrolet camaro vs. The z28 epitomizes this gt ambiance with the added advantage of not requiring a second mortgage to get you into the drivers seat.

In ordrer to know performances speed, acceleration and specs about cars and compare them camaro z28 vs mustang shelby gt 350 perfs workshop info forum. Comparison car and driver test, december 1993 pony wars. Before she had the iroc my wife had an 86 z28 305 with a five speed. You certainly are not going to buy a car if youre unable to afford it.

Now, car and driver has yet again decided which one is best. Throw a nice exhaust on there and you got a fun car for less than 4 grand. Car and driver had a camaro of this vintage as a longterm test vehicle i cant remember if it was the irocz version, and the car basically fell apart during the time that they had it. The mustang is very, very good but occupies a weird middle ground between gt, muscle car, and sports car. Its predecessor, the secondseries camaro introduced in 1970, was an act that would be tough to follow.

Ls camaro hello all, ive been trying to come up with a plan for a mild future autocrossroad race project car, but im having some difficulty choosing between the s197 mustang gt and an ls1 based camaro z28 ss. So you cobra guys want to compare a 2003 supercharged car to a 2002 z28 thats no longer made. If i wanted something with better handling and wanted to keep the v8 id get a probably slower corvette. Once the lap times come out, will be pretty clear which is the better drivers car. Sep 10, 2009 1999 z28 vs 1999 mustang gt car and driver josh patterson. Ford mustang gt a germans perspective everyday driver europe r. Camaro zl1 vs mustang gt500 comparison will break hearts. For the 96 models, a mustang gt offered just 215 hpin a car that looked like a toyotato the camaro and firebirds 285 to 305. The seductive coupe quickly became a popular choice among american drivers.

Mar 04, 2006 got an auto 05 gt in one of the local clubs here and its a high low 14 car depending on the daytrack. Audi 5000s isuzu impulse renault 11 trihawk gms chip factory creation firebird conventional wisdom twolane crt toyota starlet mazda 626lx vw vanagon gl sting ray 283 302 327 348 350 396 402 409 427 454 502 engine transmission n2ogt cadillac bmw. Ford mustang gt vs chevrolet camaro z28 page 3 car forums. When the z28 returned in 1977 it was as its own model, not an option package. They took the z28 model of the camaro and the gt model of the mustang. Same when the camaro z28 came outstraight line was not much better than an m3, but was a completely different story on a racetrack and giving gt3s a run for their money. This is a discussion on 99 z28 vs 10 gt within the kill stories forums, part of the racing forums category. The change to a separate model reinforced the power of the z28 name. The article didnt hesitate to list all of its problems, some of which were quite serious. Mustang gt vs camaro ss 2019 mustang vs camaro cj pony.

Ford mustang gt vs chevrolet camaro z28 page 3 car. June 1983 car and driver magazine vol 28 no 12 gt championship match mustang gt vs camaro z28 h. May 30, 2011 for the 96 models, a mustang gt offered just 215 hpin a car that looked like a toyotato the camaro and firebirds 285 to 305. Aright who would win stock for stock and by how much. The ford mustang and chevrolet camaro have been going headtohead since 1967, and the the competition has only gotten hotter with recent redesigns for both cars. Mustang, car and driver, december 1993 check your excuses at the door.

Ford mustang motortrend comparison test weve ever done to see which pony car really is best. Nov 26, 2015 1999 z28 vs 1999 mustang gt car and driver. As the anticipation builds for the first drive of the 2011 ford mustang gt on. Similar threads car driver camaro 2019 ford mustang gt pp2 versus camaro ss 1le car and driver jarstang, jul 15, 2019, in forum. And count on another battle in the war of the ponies.

You may want to read more of autotrader s model vs. With the 2019 ford mustang, there is much speculation on how it will stack up against the camaro which was recently updated in 2016 on chevys lighter. Ford debuted the mustang in the middle of the 1964 model year to rapid. Around twenty years ago, the chevrolet camaro didnt look long for this world as a result of slow sales. Both have their diehard fans, but for someone who wants to dive into musclecar ownership but hasnt yet chosen a side, the. Comparative chevrolet camaro z28 ford mustang shelby gt 350 10830. As you will see, the camaro far outperforms its ford rival. Its definitely a better performance car, and probably better allaround car, as the challenger but. Ive seen the same types of attitudes with 4th gen camaro. Originally posted by firebirdjones dont take it to heart. More power and better gearing pushed the z28 to a much higher top speed, and did so a full mile sooner than what the cobra required.

We purchased the extended warranty for the last time and at 32k miles the clutch just went away one day when she was driving 55 on the highway. Chevrolet camaro z28 ss, pontiac firebird formula ws6. The last iroc still a potent performer, the 90 irocz sets the stage for the return of the z28 by joe pettitt hot rod, january 1990. The battle of americas legendary pony cars ford debuted the mustang in the middle of the 1964 model year to rapid success.

Ford mustang gt a clash of personalities road and track june 1982 seldom does a car arrive on the market more keenly anticipated than the new chevrolet camaro. Car and driver offers exclusive car comparison tests. Without this friendly rivalry among enthusiasts and automakers, the drive to produce a better muscle car just wouldnt exist. Well start out by comparing the prices of these two modern day muscle cars.

By contrast, you sit boltupright in the narrower mustang, the higher hood running out to a blunt front end. Mustang gt vs camaro ss 2019 mustang vs camaro cj pony parts. I believe this was the car that needed to have its rear axle. By the mph mark, the gap had ballooned with the z28 reaching that speed in 26.