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Mustang vs Camaro ZL1

Ford · Chevrolet

1/4 Mile winner
Camaro ZL1
Beats the Mustang by 1.25s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Camaro ZL1 beats the Mustang by a wide margin, finishing 1.25 seconds ahead. It's the 200 extra horsepower talking — the Camaro ZL1 simply has more grunt to throw at the strip.

Spec head-to-head

Power
450 hp
650 hp
0–100 km/h
4.3s
3.5s
Top speed
250 km/h
318 km/h
Engine
5.0L V8
6.2L Supercharged V8 Gasoline
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
530 Nm
881 Nm
Price
$55,000
$67,300

Simulated race times

Distance
Mustang
Camaro ZL1
100 m
5.454s
4.992s
1/8 mile
8.094s
7.351s
1/4 mile
12.240s
10.988s
1 km
22.217s
19.454s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Mustang is $55,000 vs $67,300 for the Camaro ZL1 — a $12,300 gap. Power: Camaro ZL1 makes 200 hp more (450 vs 650). 0–100 km/h: Camaro ZL1 is 0.80s quicker (4.3s vs 3.5s). Top speed: Camaro ZL1 runs to 318 km/h, 68 km/h higher than Mustang.

FAQ

Which is faster, the Mustang or the Camaro ZL1?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Camaro ZL1 is faster, beating the Mustang by 1.25 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Mustang vs the Camaro ZL1?

The Mustang hits 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds, while the Camaro ZL1 does it in 3.5 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Mustang produces 450 hp; the Camaro ZL1 produces 650 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Mustang tops out at 250 km/h, and the Camaro ZL1 reaches 318 km/h.

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