1968 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 78 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ford Mustang (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. (320 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Camaro | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
