I spend a decent amount of time on our Facebook page, usually looking at posts that get the most comments and meditating on the responses. This week, a “harmless” question about two American muscle car legends brought in hundreds of answers, each one fired off with the confidence only a loyalist can muster.

With that much heat in one thread, it made sense to group the most common responses and add a little context.

Muscle Car Owners Answer Whether the Camaro or Mustang Is Better

Ford’s longest-running muscle car carries a history that never went dark

That continuity matters. After debuting in 1964, the Mustang kept evolving through rough and lean years, survived the Malaise Era with its identity intact, and today remains the only affordable V8 sports car still built in the United States.

I know that “affordability” language is relative, of course, considering we once awarded the Corvette as “MotorBiscuit Car of the Year,” citing its “Supercar for the People” appeal. Sure, the former’s a muscle car and the latter’s arguably more of a cheetah than a horse. Well, anyway, today the Mustang starts at around $32,000. The 2026 Stingray Corvette requires more than double that investment. Take your pick…

Now, the Mustang’s strengths include its broad lineup, from EcoBoost models to the Mach 1 and Dark Horse. Weaknesses tend to show up in rear visibility and the occasional chatter about interior quality.

In any case, fans kept it simple. “Stang all day.” “Mustang,” repeated over and over. One person pushed back on the photo that kicked off one debate thread by pointing out that it showed a V6 Camaro. That alone made them choose the Mustang. They added that if both cars were V8s, the comparison would shift because “one be turbo one be super charger,” depending on how each car was built for its intended use.

Another leaned on routine use. “I think the Mustang is an easier daily driver, but if I want more power then I’m choosing the Camaro.”

Brand loyalty popped up too. “I’m a Ford guy.” One commenter jabbed at GM’s production gaps. “FORD never quit producing them like Chevy has more than once.” And someone else went broader. “Dodge over these clowns. But I’d pick a horse over a POS Camaro.”

Chevy’s Camaro came and went over the years, but when it returned in 2010 with big power and modern engineering, it threw a real punch

The Camaro debuted in 1966 as a direct answer to the Mustang. As such, it carved out its own pony car identity with sharp styling and powerful V8 options.

Production ran steadily until 2002, paused for a few years, and then returned in 2010 with a modern chassis and updated engines.

Drivers have long praised its handling, engine simplicity, and aggressive styling, though visibility and tight cabin space have always been compromises. Enthusiasts especially love the pushrod LS and LT V8s for their balance of power and reliability.

The latest sixth-gen Camaro wrapped up production with the 2024 model year, officially ending in late 2023. GM hasn’t announced a direct successor, so for now there’s no new Camaro on dealer lots outside leftover or pre-owned stock.

Still, the pro-Camaro crowd showed up in force. “Easy Camaro hands down.” “Camaro.” “Camaro.” Some added detail. “Camaro or a Trans Am WS6.” One kept it classic. “No new one only the 1969 Camaro.”

Engine talk landed hard. “LS3 stronger than coyote.” A driver who owned both sides laid out their verdict. “Owned both. 13 GT and 12 SS. I found in stock configuration the camaro was better in every way except acceleration. The mustang was faster. I chose the Camaro because of the simplicity of the pushrod LS3.”

Others leaned on experience. “Camaro owned 6 of them still got my 2010 SS and my 86 Z28.” Handling fans chimed in too. “Camaro because I like corners.” And of course, the purist vote: “Camaro in a manual with the LS please.”

A handful refused both muscle cars for something else entirely

One went old-school Mopar. “Neither, 70 Cuda for me!” Another went in the opposite direction: “Out of those two, the mustang.. But I prefer a jdm.”

One commenter rejected the whole premise. “There is no Mustang vs Camaro answer. It’s a model choice between the two. I go for the looks, because I’m the one making it go. [Curse] ur faster car. I don’t care.”

Some kept it conditional. “Honestly depends on the generation.” And one happily avoided commitment. “I will take both.”

After reading the thread, it’s clear these arguments don’t settle anything

They simply reveal why people connect to the cars they do. The Mustang offers history and accessibility. The Camaro brings engineering muscle and a chassis that rewards enthusiasts. Everyone else sticks to their own lane. And honestly, that’s the most American part of the whole debate.