Chevrolet Camaro (1970 – 1981) vs Ford Mustang (1972 – 1973): specs compared
The Ford Mustang is the more powerful of the two, with up to 270 hp against 250 hp. The Chevrolet Camaro uses less fuel, from 10.7 L/100 km against 13.9 L/100 km. The Ford Mustang is the lighter car, from 1,400 kg against 1,440 kg. At 5,019 mm, the Chevrolet Camaro is 206 mm longer than the Ford Mustang. The Chevrolet Camaro dates from 1970 – 1981, the Ford Mustang from 1972 – 1973.
| Specification |
Chevrolet
Camaro
1970 – 1981
|
Ford
Mustang
1972 – 1973
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Documented years | 1970 – 1981 | 1972 – 1973 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 25 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 101 – 253 hp | 101 – 269 hp |
| Torque | 237 – 468 Nm | 249 – 408 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 14.0 s |
| Top speed | — | 159 – 198 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.7 – 14.7 L/100 km | 13.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,775 – 5,019 mm | 4,813 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,882 mm |
| Height | 1,250 – 1,273 mm | 1,290 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,743 mm | 2,769 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,440 – 1,637 kg | 1,400 – 1,654 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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