2010 Chevy Camaro SS vs. 2010 Ford Mustang GT, 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T - CAR and DRIVER

All-beef sliders: It took 40 years, but this Big-Three rematch proved almost as interesting as the first one.
2010 Chevy Camaro SS vs. 2010 Ford Mustang GT, 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T - Comparison Test
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[@b5thomas7]

just drove a Camaro SS today, and it is one great car. Refined, Powerful, smooth, and fast. Incredible value. Feels really solid.

[@Americanmuscle1968]

I ain't picky, I like all 3 of them. All 3 of those names have been around a very long time and to me each one has it's own unique respect. God bless the Big 3!

[@user-uc5em1ew3w]

I'm Chevy All the way but yeap either one American muscle All the way

[@Alanc419]

I would take one of each...... All are amazing retro-looking modern musclecars!👍👍

[@cjeljefe7480]

I don't really like challenger, they're heavy as fuck and get terrible gas mileage

[@morrisonhotel4001]

@@cjeljefe7480 they all get about the same gas mileage, and the Challengers looks make it the best. It's still faster than average cars you see in the road.

[@VaunShiz]

Then a year later here came the 5.0

[@pontiacGXPfan]

LT1 is still bigger

[@snowh1te208]

@@pontiacGXPfan and yet, still slower

[@pontiacGXPfan]

@@snowh1te208 Camaro is on a lighter platform and more hp

[@snowh1te208]

@@pontiacGXPfan oh really? How much did the 2011 camaro ss weigh?

[@pontiacGXPfan]

@@snowh1te208 mustang gt= 3,600 lbs camaro ss= 3,860 lbs challenger r/t= 4,140 lbs

[@brandonchretien5995]

just bought a 09 mustang. Could not be more happy sounds great just enough power and my god it looks amazing

[@JimS870]

One of the nicest years of Mustang out there. Hope you're still having fun with it! :)

[@mikecurtis1617]

But still a 4.6 over 100 hp down and still is only a sec slower....come on camaro

[@bigdoo350]

camaro is heavy as shit

[@jt7652]

+88TransAmGTA have you seen the challenger?

[@elr2141979]

mike curtis people always seem to forget something called power to weight ratio doesn't matter how much power your car makes if it's heavy is not going to perform well

[@angelgjr1999]

I’ve been saying for years. The 4.6 V8 mustangs are greatly underrated. It’s not all about numbers.

[@Justin_GFM]

It's funny seeing these three back then during what would've been my childhood to now when I'm 21 and each of these cars turned into beasts

[@pontiacGXPfan]

Challenger finishes in last place......over and over again

[@morrisonhotel4001]

What did the Mustang and Camaro drivers do after beating the Challenger? Turned off their Xbox's and went to bed.

[@rt_lucas6822]

Morrison Hotel RIP But the hellcat?

[@WalrusWinking]

Lmao now the Demon has come for your souls.

[@pontiacGXPfan]

@@WalrusWinking demon is a roided out loser. It was that car vs a gt5oo and zl1 1le. Even with nearly 800 horsepower it still finished in third place

[@hendo337]

Just picked up a new 2010 GT a few weeks ago (got a smokin' deal)... nice to know that even though we don't have the 5.0 it is still better than the competition...and hey there is a serious aftermarket for the 4.6 3v this motor is running 9's with a stock longblock...

[@smokingspazz]

chevy all the way but i would take the challenger cause its sexy as hell i luv the look lil tuning and some new parts and itll be badass

[@msandonato23]

i love how the mopar is in the back in the last clip :D

[@billyslo87]

@regularperson7 I hear you there. My Dad's first car was a sky blue '68 Fastback Mustang. I personally love the '69 COPO Camaro.

[@cichmugs]

i test drove all 3, i went with the challenger rt. retro looks and rider comfort second to none. has plenty of power to me..

[@acs4llc]

I hear GM is bringing back the legendary 305! I can't wait for a 5 litre showdown!

[@jeffthomas007]

I have just finished driving the 2010 Camaro RT with both the V-6 and the 6.2 V-8 (both automatics). I also drove the Challenger RT with 5.7 hemi and 6-speed manual. I have also driven most versions of the Mustang with the V-6 and V-8, automatic and standard shift.

[@nthgth]

"...a brake pedal so firm and responsive that we checked it for a Porsche part number." I remember that from the text! Is this guy just reading the article aloud word for word?

[@purelyawsome]

I love all of these cars. I would love to have any of these in my driveway. But the Mustang will always have a special place in my garage.

[@Bricklinsv1970]

Really bottom line is what you personally like. There all fast enough to get you rush on.

[@xNew001]

the 3 legends are back I like the old versions of this 3 legends but they look soo sweet

[@alfredisonfire]

when it comes to gas, which one should i pick, camaro 2010 or challenger 2011?

[@GanjaClaus]

Oh well.. after all its a car supposed to get me from A to B ... so I take the cheapest with most comfort = Camaro SS

[@michaelnorwich2663]

Crazy to think that even the old 4.6 liter could beat these three. Look at the 5.0 now and you realize how much better the Mustang has always been against these three.

[@bigkarl24]

The only 4.6 was still slower than the ls3 the new 5.0 dohc is faster than the camaro due to weight the dodge is just heavest but best looking.

[@danielcreaturo1283]

+bigkarl24 well thats just like your opinion man

[@overlandexplorer378]

+Daniel Creaturo lol

[@dammyousuck]

what does it mean when the car starts shaking at 80mph? is it just the tires or bearing?

[@MIA7Xthies]

@HamadHHAG what kinda options did you get to make your camaro a 2 mil. car o.O

[@ragnarok67]

rip trans am

[@ArthurSperotto]

I still prefer the Camaro... ;-)

[@kauandesu6440]

Yes,i buy one of 3 models in one day of my life

[@itssavvy2115]

Man, they are all gorgeous. So much pride in our American muscle cars.

[@kroll52]

ya its awesome until it gets stuck in the snow i always go to the track and run it what do you have

[@chaosad09]

wait till next year. when the mustang comes out with a new engine. :]

[@08turboSS]

I love it. The smallest, much lighter car is equal to the SS in 0-80 mph which is all I really care about. The challenger/camaro have FAT dash and center consoles. The chally r/t with its 370hp up from 2008's 350, is a 4080 lb boat. Stang is 500lbs lighter. Cam is 360 lbs more. Stang gets better mpg's too. And ANYONE considering for a minute that this is new 5.0 needs to check mirror, it's not. New 420hp 5.0 does 0-60 4.4 sec,

[@IFBBproJakeSteel]

Agreed, USA USA! All 3 are BADASS and would love to have any of them! I do love my 96 Cobra though!!

[@brianjirish]

@TheJunior2541 Wasn't the Camaro and Trans AM sister cars for most of their life? Besides their body look both cars were the same?

[@MustangCollectibles]

as always; the Ford Mustang is the best! Yeeeee Haaaaaa !!!

[@Simon_Ghost1231]

I almost beat that mustang with my 97 dodge ram....Ill stick dodge

[@Robnoxious]

I know this is a really old video but it drives me crazy when people say "Chevy went a different route, and chose not to go retro" uh this 2010 camaro ss looks simular to my dads 1969 camaro ss... I love the appearance and I'm stuck between the challenger or the camaro right now.

[@user-hc5si5tw5p]

No one says that... everyone says it has retro styling don't they?

[@Robnoxious]

@@user-hc5si5tw5p except this video, it said its the only muscle car that chose not to go retro

[@user-hc5si5tw5p]

@@Robnoxious I wish our car selection in the UK was like u get in America, I would get a c5 vette or gto if I was u

[@Robnoxious]

@@user-hc5si5tw5p I'm from Canada, so older vehicles are normally rotten from the Salt that gets used over winter time on our roads, unfortunately the salt lasts year round a lot of the times, but yeah if it weren't for that and if I had a great paying job I would want either a Chevelle or a gto

[@user-hc5si5tw5p]

@@Robnoxious I meant the newer gto the rebadged holden we actually get that in right hand drive in the UK as a vauxhall it's a great car about 10 thousand dollars minimum here

[@2LateIWon]

so what were the 1/4 miles times?

[@adrianasolis506]

go challenger

[@rdj2398]

best looking camaro till date

[@traxxasmaxx33]

gotta love the Stang!

[@cperez56]

dont know if youve added any mods yet but these cars respond great to every mod you add!!!

[@1through9athrewz]

@chitownavalanche Ford Found On Road Dead

[@robertplank6284]

4 cyl Camry's rule!

[@YourMomsHouseRN69]

I own a 2010 Challenger R/T and as much as I hate to hear it the guys right. Compared to these two cars it really isn’t a game player. I truly do feel like the srt-8 is a much better comparison though. The R/T is a V8 yes but it is the smallest V8 Chrysler offered in the car. The thing is the RT is actually an awesome comparison with some of the V6 cars from the other brands due to its weight.

[@BLACKLACDTS]

so does the fully loaded honda accord and the ss whats your point?

[@billyslo87]

@Veyron0126 I hope so. I am a die hard Camaro and Vette fan but I love the Mustang also.

[@denison336]

@xspettacolare There isnt a separate screen, it gives you turn by turn directions through the radio and center display. You are right there is not navigation screen but there is nav.

[@SP33DADD1CT]

@JOHNNEYBOYFRESH does it run on aaa size batteries or aa ?

[@xBloodfatherx]

for the skidpads is it better to have more grams or less?

[@Killswitch342]

@lHustonProductionsl Yeah. That's another reason why i chose the Mach 1; it had power, luxury and a fair price. Many older cars rust way too easily, but you've gotta take to heed they didn't have all the prime-and-protect we have these days for that stuff.

[@jnsleeper1]

0:11 is a nice background pic. all great looking cars

[@kmartnw]

cant wait for the 2011 gt, new 5.0 302 with over 400 hp, really should be a great showdown between the camaro and the mustang

[@GroundZ28ero]

did you watch the ls1 mustang vids, pretty awesome huh.

[@sweet00976]

Can some one please explain the difference to me between all the mustang options I understand the Gt and Gt500..but what is the Saleen..Cobra Jet..Rousch...427R ..Super Snake.,,King of the Road..what is the difference between all of those ??????

[@jimbrow83]

What did the mustang do in the 1/4?

[@Jaredbar]

@itsmarkwtf for these year models I agree. we're talking about the 4.6 mustang not the 5.0

[@iTacox3]

Camaro and Challenger are my babies.

[@chaosad09]

how do you keep a chevy fan in suspence?

[@aTasteofJordan]

i got a 2007 grabber orange mustang, amazing car and the color is soo awesome

[@mxfrench12]

@ADD8oi 32 miles a gallon please tell me where you found that because i have read much lower epa in the 22 range also it has bad blind spots, lack of head room, hard to get in to if your over 5-9. My friend has one and he is 6ft tall nice car but its hell for him to get in and out lol

[@1through9athrewz]

@EXiS091 it has the same amount of horsepower as the hpe1000. btw, the GT500KR is in the Z06's class as far as performance.

[@GroundZ28ero]

i was looking up some dyno number's on these new mustangs, and not one put out anything over 290rwhp.

[@braveheart4lif31]

@ericguitarlrd okay i found the GT500 you were talking about, however it ran it in a 9.97 not a 9.66 the video says 9.66 but doesnt show the board showing it ran a 9.66, you also said it was 160 mph? thats impossiable at 160 mph the quarter mile would be more around the 8's. I found the actual video of the car you thought ran it in 9.66, same car and showing board 9.97

[@GrandTourer164]

What a difference one model year later has made. The 5.0 eats everything, though I still like the other two a lot.

[@taylorluvshorses16]

@seanseavey I love the Camaro...it's stunning!

[@elkillerx]

On the Camaro if you launch it just right you can easily get it under 4.4 sec from 0-60. I have the Camaro. the handling is amazing, especially for a heavy car. Obviously it has it's limits but it's a fun car to take on windy roads.

[@SportsMusicCars]

cool post some vids.

[@Texarmageddon]

update: Yea, the comment i made was a litle old. At first, the sales were a little skewed. Now, the sells have even off 50-50 v6 to v8. yet, they don't give a percentage of that updated status. o well.

[@norwegiantechnolover]

It sounds weird but I swear like a week ago I saw a brand new white '10 Ford Mustang on the street right outside my house. First I thought it was the 05-09 model but I noticed the rearlights was a bit different and the sound was massive when it took of. The reason its kinda weird is that it is a 2010 model which came out for sale not long ago in USA and I live in this random little town in nowhere in Norway. That doesn't make sense. The only Mustang in town before that one was a 62 cab and coupe

[@fitz207]

@BRAV0TWOZER0 I was trying to correct the guy that said "Fords are made in Mexico". He was trying to say ALL Fords are made there. I agree with your statement.

[@midnight347]

it doesn't matter what the hp is it's what size motor it takes to get you there and how quick it gets ya down the track...and it doesn't do it a whole lot quicker than the mustang considering it has 100 more hp. where do you get the price is lowest of the 3? a friend of mine bought an ss this past summer for 42 grand where i live....the 2010 mustangs are in the 33 grand area....fully loaded with optional 19s and glass roof it was just 37...so i'm not sure what you're talkin about there....

[@fitz207]

@SToANGER SOME Fords are made in Mexico. Like the Fusion, but the Mustang is made in Michigan.

[@DuallyDieselFord]

why didn't they test the SRT challenger instead?

[@ButtPoopWiggle]

Sweet. And this is without the new 5.0. That motor is so fantastic. There will no comparison at all once those start rolling out.

[@insatiableTy]

@TheGarrret AWD getsyou going off the line faster yes but how is it faster when its drag times are the same but there track times show that the GTR is SLOWER???

[@cr0ttych0p]

how much is a regular mustang 2010 model?

[@odanortega5108]

Okay only automatic transmission each car have same hp whit standard transmicion?

[@halflife103]

i totaly agree with you, i love the styling of the Challenger, but im staying true to the mustang. i just love it. and i would take both the cars if i could.

[@TBean144]

Could someone tell me how to get a sweet job where i just drive new cars like this?

[@LuricRaja2]

I can't wait to see the Boss VS The Charger SRT8 vs Camero Z. 2012 can't wait

[@nedaCFilms]

@NedacFilms and the big brother GT will be pushing 400+hp... this may be the greatest MuscleCar/PonyCar era, ever.... Its great times to be a fan of American Performance.

[@acs4llc]

@89powerup Buses are made to carry people around. Should they have 40 doors?

[@evildragon321]

can you take out the gauges in the car .

[@thegame123ize]

Can someone tell me which one is more reliable?

[@newfie-dean5803]

Hands down the Mustang.

[@02lb72500HD]

@1964mm ok? and gm took the bail out when? i guess thats irrelevant since its almost 2011 rite?

[@lou3854]

Great review. Ford Mustang GT is the ultimate car. If you have a good thing with a long following and years of history you don't just stop making it. you learn from each and every model year and build on that. That's why the Mustang rules in quality, safety and looks. Nice review C&D! THX

[@alexdrake7144]

The new challenger srt8 392 is so bad ass though.

[@Nep1701]

whats impressive is the base V6 models in all three put out the same horsepower that the V8s did of the 60s.

[@SL4VE0WNER1904619]

@MillionairJoe if you own all 3 can u make a video

[@296jayce]

wut does the SS stand 4?

[@dragoonuvl]

because, back in the 70's their were no SRT or SRT8 designations that chrysler uses today it was just RT.

[@kroll52]

ohh cool do u like the vipers

[@640dean]

I have never seen an auto out of a stock GM (or any car for that matter) that has yet been tinkerd with or rebuilt or a line lock put in, beat a standard. also i really doubt they nutral droped it, becaus a stock ss does not have a line lock. Point is is both the mustang and the camaro both perform reasonably the same they cost about the same, for the same equipment relative to each company, both perform about the same both have huge aftermarket backgrounds, both do it all in very differnt ways

[@ThousanWhite]

For 2011, the Blue Oval is introducing a new 3.7-liter V6 Mustang that should give it the firepower and refinement needed to take on Chevrolet's six-cylinder Camaro and Hyundai's upstart Genesis Coupe. But it isn't just the spanking all-aluminum powerplant and its 305 horsepower and 280 foot-pounds of torque

[@charger19691]

I wouldn't mind any of them...all great!!

[@Swidhelm]

@sgtdikwaud The SRT/8 they'd have to pit against the Shelby, and a Camaro Z/28 which isn't out just yet, let alone when this was done.

[@DeadlyInsomn1ac]

I'm a fan of Camaro and Challenger too, but I just got a 2010 Mustang a few days ago and that car is a dream-come-true. I've driven all 3 but the overall feel of the Mustang doesn't make it seem like its just a show car or concept car like the others. Ford has spent the years perfecting their car while their competitors ditched the American muscle for pick-ups and economy vans.

[@dvldogg01]

The gt500 is geared toward the Corvette (which the vette destroys it) and the Super Snake is not a production car. It is an aftermarket package just like hennessy or lingenfelter. So you tell me

[@Tony11442]

@IndySlayer10 hell yeah i like how u put it! and im trying to buy the new camaro of course, yellow with black stripes... wish me luck

[@joshuaschargers]

@Smashed3000 No, that's the SS in the test. That is unless GM quality control failed to notice they put the wrong badge on the car.

[@TheBulap]

On a side note, British Leyland cars had 4 wheels (except for you, Raliant Robin). Were they meant to carry people? As far as I can tell they were meant to break, because that's what they're best at.

[@akashgill2012]

i like how they used the newer mustang and comaro and used the older challenger