CAR WARS! Face OFF Edition — WHO Did It Better? Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 vs. Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE

One of the biggest deciding factors for buyers seeking an all-new ride is how a vehicle looks. As autos are a status symbol, this should come as no surprise.

But, apparently, some are still caught off guard by this.

That's why we like to dissect an all-new auto's design. It is that important to buyers. Well, except for cult classics (e.g., anomalies like the Pontiac Aztek, which has a huge following now).

Having said that we wanted to put together the two biggest and baddest high performing American muscle cars out there in a head-to-head. WHO executed "the face" better? Ford with the Shelby GT500? General Motors with the Camaro ZL1 1LE? What say you, Spies?

valhallakey - 2/27/2019 1:28:10 AM

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Both look pretty wicked but I would have to go with Ford. The Camaro looks kind of generic, like it was a Nascar design, not a Camaro design.

qwertyfla1 - 2/27/2019 7:32:45 AM

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The Mootang just looks mean as shit and thats a good thing... Very menacing indeed!

Moo1 - 2/27/2019 8:24:02 AM

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Meh, I'll go with the Mustang

MDarringer - 2/27/2019 8:26:41 AM

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I prefer the Mustang even if the face has ZERO Mustang DNA.

countguy - 2/27/2019 9:00:53 AM

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If those are my choices, then Mustang.

xjug1987a - 2/27/2019 9:43:25 AM

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Never owned either but have always been partial to GM... that said currently sucks so Mustang, it just looks better and I think Ford actually wants to give customers value....

Agent00R - 2/27/2019 11:05:16 AM

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Wow, overwhelmingly Mustang fans here.

I'd go ZL1 1LE all day.

valhallakey - 2/27/2019 11:51:48 PM

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Oh come now, it looks pretty generic. What in that face (which is all we are considering here) tells you this is a Camaro? I used to have a 70 Z/28, distinct face, I want a 69 Restomod but keep the RS nose, very distinct.

MDarringer - 2/27/2019 9:06:13 PM

-1 Boost

Your neck isn't red, but you are a hateful bigot.

dumpsty - 2/27/2019 12:41:54 PM

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Either one is cool. Both have their unique on-road features & characteristic driving feeling.

I'd like to wring them out on the streets like Clarkson & crew did in Detroit a few months ago.

greGARYous1 - 2/27/2019 9:15:20 PM

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The Mustang has some classic Cobra look in it with nice evolution of design.

Camaro is just a mess like most of GM design with no look or connection to past Camaros.

ricks0me - 2/27/2019 10:21:47 PM

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Mustang

SSP350 - 2/28/2019 8:55:08 PM

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I actually drive the zl1 1le. Before purchasing it, I thought that the Camaro was definitely more aggressive looking. You have to see it in the streets. Pictures don't do it justice.

MDarringer - 2/28/2019 10:48:23 PM

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The ZL1 is a tremendous car but Chevy's styling upgrade of the Camaro is terrible in person and that's a pity. Neither the Camaro or Mustang is especially sticking to heritage themes.

Dutchman - 3/1/2019 10:12:50 AM

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Wasn't there a swan song V8 thread a few days ago?