Last year, in its modern faceoff Pony cars Consumer Reports tested versions V8 freshened Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro issued. Despite his earlier design, Mustang outscored Camaro with a combination of strong acceleration and agile handling.
But what happens when optional V6 engine in these cars? you can expect better fuel economy, but performance would be lower with fun factor?
The answer is "no" for the Mustang, but "Yes" for Camaro, according to CR. Ford new V6 engine is not only more refined than the Camaro 's, stronger acceleration and it delivered better fuel economy. Mustang, which gear with new and different steering to 2011, is more agile and pleasant car to drive two.
Camaro decent acceleration, but is not as readily accessible. Car rides well enough, but is almost 300 pounds heavier than the Mustang.Support is far more agile and the issue is rather lackluster as CR found in V8 Camaro snug cabin was shut down in the modus operandi and limited visibility.
Both cars are, suspension tuning, softer more compatible than their V8 versions. You may not refer to the driver-oriented performance, but cars makes it more comfortable to drive on a daily basis.
V6 Models are priced about $ 8000 less than V8, which have been tested; retails for $ 28,680 Mustang Premium and 2LT Camaro on $ 28,195.
It is recommended that you only Ford. Mustang has excellent reliability record from old V6; CR expects that this one is similar. Camaro is too new data reliability.
DRIVING, MAINTENANCE AND DURABLE
At first glance V6 engines in CR's test cars seem to be very similar.Mustang
has 305-hp, 3.3-liter V6 engine .7, a Camaro is powered by V6 304-hp, 3 II-2/19.3.3-liter (2011 model has 312 hp); both are fast, but the Mustang delivers stronger acceleration and smoother, more refined sound, as well as sharper throttle response, at the low to mid RPM.Its overall mpg 24 well is particularly better than Camaro 21 mpg.CR opted for szesciobiegowa clutches in their cars, although you can get both cars with six-speed automatic.Mustang has gears clearer, more accurate.
Well, with the Corners Ford good steering and little body lean.In contrast, relatively ungainly, impression Camaro with slower Steering response and more lean. Mustang felt controlled and balanced on the track, but some steering feedback lost compared to recent versions of pre-2011.Its speed of 55 mph through avoidance Maneuver zwienczala Camaro by 2 mph. Both cars have standard electronic stability control.
Each car has a taut gear which is firm but not niewygodnych.Their suspension absorb bumps well, but is slightly more jiggle in Mustang.Although both cars are generally quiet while driving highways, proofreaders experience some noise They observed wind. more road noise in the Camaro.
INSIDE CABIN
The interiors are a range of higher-quality, soft touch materials and some hard plastic and poor Panel registration in stains. both have well-finished leather seat, but Camaro thick rimmed, leather covered steering wheel nicer.
Head room Front legs and are large in both, but preferably in order to avoid the Camaro optional Sunroof that wykrada head room. i. Camaro and a telescope steering wheel, but shorter drivers find it stretch to clutch pedal. i. only wheels Mustang, but most drivers found a comfortable driving position.
No car has a particularly large trunk and holes are small folding rear seatbacks. But you can expand the. Mustang are split seatbacks 50/50 and releases to the outer edge of the Camaro less versatile one-piece. seat has a release on the upper, which makes it difficult to achieve.
