The Ford Mustang has been an iconic car since Steve McQueen gave chase in 1968’s Bullit. The Mustang is on its seventh-generation and is, thankfully, with us for the long haul, but the Chevrolet Camaro is ending with the 2024 model year. How do these two classics measure up as rivals? Let’s take a look.
Key Takeaways:
- The 2024 Ford Mustang’s eight trims are, for the most part, competitively priced with the 2024 Chevy Camaro’s six trims. However, there’s a massive difference in price at the top of the lines—the Camaro’s top trim is about $11k more than the Mustang’s
- The Mustang continues to be a top seller for Ford; unfortunately, 2024 is the last model year for the
- While the Mustang’s interiors have been softened and modernized, the Camaro remains the same in terms of hardness and comfort level.
How Many Trim Levels Does the 2024 Ford Mustang Have?
The 2024 Ford Mustang features a whopping eight trim options to the Camaro’s six trims and many of them are less expensive than their Chevy equivalents. Take for example, the Dark Horse Premium, which is about $11k less than the Camaro ZL1. That is quite the bargain for a top trim!
Mustang Trims and starting prices:
- EcoBoost Fastback: $30,920
- EcoBoost Premium Fastback: $36,445
- EcoBoost Convertible: $39,020
- EcoBoost Premium Convertible: $41,945
- GT Fastback: $41,960
- GT Premium Fastback: $46,480
- GT Premium Convertible: $51,980
- Dark Horse: $58,185
- Dark Horse Premium: $62,180
Camaro trims and starting prices:
- 1LT: $32,495
- 2LT: $34,495
- 3LT: $38,495
- LT1: $40,395
- 1SS: $43,895
- 2SS: $48,895
- ZL1: $73,695
Is the 2024 Ford Mustang Powerful?
The Mustang’s three powertrain options available across its trims certainly deliver! Its base trim relies on a 2.3-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine supplying 315 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque when paired with its 10-speed automatic transmission. GT trims and up feature a 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 engine that is normally paired with a six-speed manual tranny, but when outfitted with a 10-speed automatic transmission, deliver a sizable 480 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque.
And the numbers keep going up from there! The Active Valve Performance Exhaust system adds a little more power, at 486 horsepower and 418 pound-feet of torque. Finally the Dark Horse’s 5.0-liter V.8 engine brings the noise with 500 horsepower and 418 pound-feet of torque.
The Camaro is a powerful contender on the road. Its 3.6-liter V6 delivers a respectable 335 horsepower and 284 pound-feet of torque. Higher trims feature a 6.2-liter small-block V8, with 455 horsepower and 455 pound-feet of torque. Loads of power, certainly, but the Mustang wins this round on having options for nearly every buyer!
Is the 2024 Chevy Camaro Interior Sporty?
The Mustang and Camaro are the fast and furious of the automotive world and both have have prioritized style for decades. The Mustang has been modernized and is softer than the Camaro throughout. In comparison, while high quality, the Camaro has the same hard plastic interiors it’s always had.
The Mustang features a much larger 13.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system than the Camaro’s, which is just 7-inches, however a larger screen is optional.The Mustang and Camaro feature the same or similar apps for connectivity. Must GT trims and up feature powered seats and other performance enhancements.
Is the 2024 Ford Mustang Worth the Money?
Admittedly, we don’t like to see the Chevy Camaro go—it remains an American icon and classic muscle car. The Ford Mustang, however, continues to flex its powerful muscles. If you think you’re ready for thai sporty legend, come by Jones ford and experience it for yourself! Surely there’s a trim that gets YOUR motor running!