Obtuse people who say American cars can turn need to see these two
Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 vs Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Package
| Category | Shelby Mustang GT350 | Camaro SS 1LE |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.2 l V8 | 6.2 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 533 / 526 | 461 / 455 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 582 / 429 | 617 / 455 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1725 / 3803 | 1702 / 3752 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 309 / 305 | 271 / 267 |
Lap Times
| Track | Shelby Mustang GT350 | Camaro SS 1LE |
|---|---|---|
| Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:23.60 | 0:22.90 |
| NCM Motorsports Park Grand Full | 2:15.13 | 2:15.62 |
| Chuckwalla Valley Raceway | 2:00.82 | 1:56.90 |
| Laguna Seca (post 1988) | 1:36.83 | 1:37.78 |
| Summit Point | 1:28.30 | 1:16.90 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Shelby Mustang GT350 | Camaro SS 1LE |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.9 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.0 s | 4.0 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 8.7 s | 9.1 s |
| 0 - 130 mph | 15.0 s | 15.9 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 22.0 s | 25.4 s |
| 1/4 mile | 12.3 s @ 117.0 mph | 12.3 s @ 116.0 mph |
General performance
| Category | Shelby Mustang GT350 | Camaro SS 1LE |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 290 kph (180 mph) | 266 kph (165 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 11.9 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK) | 13.1 l/100 km (18 mpg US / 22 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 1.09 g (11 m/s²) | 1.12 g (11 m/s²) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 29 m (95 ft) | 28 m (93 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 45 m (149 ft) | 43 m (140 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Shelby Mustang GT350 | Camaro SS 1LE |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 90 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 100 | 90 |
| Overall | 98 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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196ss 5y ago
Another example of how the scoring system works in a strange way.
Shelby is clearly faster in a straight line and faster round a tracks, except for the less significant Figure 8, and yet it still loses...
