Which muscle car is still worth buying this year, the 2025 Ford Mustang or 2025 Chevy Camaro? Our comparison guide helps you figure out which of these all-American ponies feels more at home on Colorado’s wide-open roads!
Key Takeaways
- Since the Camaro has been discontinued, only the Mustang is available to configure with all the features you crave.
- Choose the Mustang for maximum comfort and cutting-edge technology, including the best list of standard tech features.
- The Camaro offers the strongest trim model, the top-tier, 650-horsepower ZL1!
- With the Mustang, you can blend sporty performance with the highest EPA ratings.
Sporty Customization: 2025 Ford Mustang
You don’t want just another high-speed American pony car — you want a high-speed American pony car that lets everyone know you, specifically, have arrived. Styling is a big part of the muscle car experience, and the fact that the Mustang is still on the market means you can select everything from paint color to interior details! After all, style is highly personal.
Whereas it’s easy to build and order the perfect Mustang, finding a Camaro that suits your style involves a lot more luck. Since Chevy no longer produces the Camaro, you can’t order one with the exterior color, performance upgrades, or interior details that you want. Last year’s model is available with head-turning exterior colors and a variety of racing stripes — you’ll just need to do a lot more legwork to find them.
Best Features: 2025 Ford Mustang
When Ford redesigned the Mustang for 2024 , this iconic pony car introduced its best standard lineup to date. Every trim model now includes SYNC 4 infotainment with a 13.2-inch central touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, and dual-zone automatic climate control. Ford’s famous sports coupe even throws in some coveted performance features, giving you launch control (for maximum acceleration) and a line lock (to facilitate burnouts at the track) at no extra cost!
Last year’s Camaro isn’t quite as impressive. Although the standard lineup includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the base model features a smaller, 7-inch touchscreen and single-zone automatic climate control. Like the Mustang, though, the Camaro offers upgrades — like Recaro front sport seats and a premium sound system — on higher trim models.
Pure Power: 2024 Chevy Camaro
Let’s face it — you want a pony car that you can launch down the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway at high speeds. The Camaro ZL1 and its supercharged V8 engine help you do exactly that! And even if you don’t want to spend big on the top trim model, you’ll find punchy engines on lower trim models. Plus, every version of this Chevy sports coupe delivers tight handling and sharp steering, helping you navigate narrow mountain roads with ease.
2025 Chevy Camaro Powertrains
- 1LT, 2LT, 3LT: 3.6L V6 (335 hp, 284 lb-ft)
- LT1, 1SS, 2SS: 6.2L V8 (455 hp, 284 lb-ft)
- ZL1: Supercharged 6.2L V8 (650 hp, 650 lb-ft)
- Six-speed manual or optional 10-speed automatic transmission
It’s true that none of the Ford Mustang trim models generate as much power as the top-tier Camaro. On the other hand, if you’re shopping for a high-speed ride at a great price, nothing beats the Mustang GT. The mid-level Mustang GT outclasses the mid-level Camaro SS models, surging ahead with 480 horses. Want to take the scenic route? With precise steering and all-star handling, all three Mustang powertrains feel equally at home on Colorado’s wide-open mountain roads.
2025 Ford Mustang Powertrains
- EcoBoost: Turbocharged 2.3L four-cylinder engine (315 horsepower, 350 lb-ft of torque)
- GT: 5.0L V8 (480 hp, 415 lb-ft)
- Dark Horse: 5.0L V8 (500 hp, 418 lb-ft)
- EcoBoost: 10-speed automatic transmission
- GT, Dark Horse: Six-speed manual transmission or optional 10-speed automatic transmission
- Rear-wheel drive
At-the-Pump Savings: 2025 Ford Mustang
Thanks to its base EcoBoost engine, the Mustang delivers the best blend of fun-loving power and moneysaving fuel economy. Both the EcoBoost and EcoBoost Premium trim models earn 26 mpg combined (22 city/33 highway), helping you budget your weekly commute and weekend road trips alike.
Camaro also achieves its best EPA ratings with its entry-level powertrain and automatic transmission. Earning up to 22 mpg combined (18 city/29 highway), these sports coupes take a bigger toll on your wallet.
You Deserve the Whole Enchilada
In the end, it’s the 2025 Ford Mustang that gives you everything you want in a muscle car: speed, sporty handling, and personalized styling. It’s even the best option for drivers who wants to balance power with fuel economy! Get a firsthand feel for the Mustang’s legendary performance — book your test-drive at Brighton Ford today.