2006 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 507 kg more than 2006 Ford Mustang.
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, 2006 Ford Mustang (868 Nm) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. (569 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Mustang | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Mustang | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 420 HP |
| Torque | 868 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.7 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 1751 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 72 L |
