2024 C8 Corvette VS 2024 Mustang GT - Which is Better??
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- Опубліковано 4 тра 2024
- AmericanMuscle is definitely known for our appreciation of Mustangs - but in recent year's we've grown the family to include Chargers, Challengers, Camaros and now Corvettes! Justin recently got his hands on a 2024 C8 Corvette and today he's going share his perspective and compare it to our 2024 Mustang GT. Which American-made V8 is better?
0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Last of the V8s & Price Comparison
1:42 - Exterior
3:00 - Powertrain
4:16 - Sound Clip Comparison
4:28 - Interior
6:38 - Driving Impressions
11:30 - Final Thoughts
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I am also a Mustang guy and traded my '16 GT for a C8 in 2022. The C8 is a great car, and I can honestly say that its the best performance car I have ever owned. That said, I have a '24 Mustang on order, and I am looking forward to trading in the C8.
The cold start with the performance exhaust is awesome. Starting my 24 C8 is a great way to start the day. The 0-60 is unbelievable too. I loved my supercharged 15 Mustang GT, but the C8 acceleration is truly impressive.
The part where it goes into a car crusher.
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Please learn about the c8 before making comments on the structure of the car. There is no torque tube and there is PLENTY of room. Try moving the seat back. Ive used the draggy and pulled 2.7 0-60 and a consistent 2.9. Try again
I went from a 2020 5.0 to a C7 Grandsport. No regrets. Love both cars but the handling and interior on the corvette is on super car level. The mustang needs to be modified to compete with the corvette around the track and the interior quality is not very good on the mustang. Honestly in in todays age. We should just appreciate what we have before it’s gone.
Im with you on that. Went from 22 mustang gt to a c8 corvette z51 and it is a significant difference. I love ford, but this corvette is superior in every way. Plus most are failing to realize that to build a faster mustang takes more money than any LS or LT. Ask how I know 😢...
Appreciating both for what they are while they're still here is the right answer! Thanks you guys for watching!! -Zach
How car you compare a mustang and a Corvette?
That's like comparing an off shore boat to a fishing boat..
And EVERY automotive tester raves about the Camaros chassis...
@@pauljohnson574now you’re making stuff up. It does not take more to make a coyote fast. Boost, fuel and done. I own a boosted coyote and a C7.
@@Sub-Zero-392 in a straight line yes but not around the turns. If I was to race my own 10speed vs my Grandsport with the same power. The c7 will take it. Sure the Mustang is great for power you will not find anything close to it for the power to money ratio except a Camaro. Buy a 5.0 for 30k drop 2k on headers and a E85 Tune and you’re at 600hp, but if you want to make it a track car. Just forget it
I am 6’4” and there is not claustrophobic at all in the C8 and love how it’s a driver oriented cockpit!!
Just out of curiosity, what color is your interior?
I’ve had both, 5.0 and C8 at the same time. I would take a C8 for a lot of reasons and a mustang for a lot of reasons too. Both are great cars and bring different ownership experiences. For one, the corvette will open A LOT of doors. Going out on a Friday night with the Mrs in the C8 would always get me VIP parking for free at clubs etc and people treat you like you’re in a Ferrari. The mustang gets a bit of attention too but no where near the C8 or even the C7 I had. Yes it’s a smaller cabin, I’m also 6’0 and 225lbs and I never had an issue. But to get in the corvette, or any low sports car, you go in butt first and once your butt lands on the seat, then you put your legs in. It’s the only way to comfortably do it. Long trips the C8 is amazing, but the mustang is a bit better, but not by much and I had the carbon seats. Now if you compare a C7 to a premium mustang on a road trip, I’d take the mustang, I always hated long drives in my C7. Regardless of what car you get, you’ll definitely be in for one hell of a ride and ownership experience!
I have both. Two whole different types of vehicles and two whole different price ranges.
Awesome that you get so experience both vehicles! They're different beasts, for sure. We just thought it would be a fun comparison! -Zach
@@AmericanMuscleChevrolet honestly, I don’t really care much for the C8 Corvette. It is way too computer controlled and My Son and I both think the whole back clip is just ugly as hell. From the part that starts behind the doors all the way to the back of the car. Poorly designed. They need to cut a foot off the length of the vehicle/drop its weight/ add an extra hundred horsepower/ etc. and keep it at the same price point. The new 2024 Mustang GT is just an all-around great package. The entry-level stick shift GT is the best in my opinion. Got mine for $40,000. Can’t beat that!
@@user-iq9mn6lj6b that’s awesome. I’d I were to realistically get a new V8, I’d 110% be a base model, or cheaper spec, manual GT for sure. Can’t beat V8 and a 6 speed.
@@CaptainAlex69 get a standard gt with the performance pack it gets you the 3.73s in the manual
I own a C8 HTC stingray and a 21 Mustang GT Premium PP and it's apples to oranges. The C8 is a better car in every way unless you like an old school type interior with gauges (gone for 2024 however so then C8 is better in every way). My mustang gets lots of love as it's a 6sp manual but if I desire lots of attention and mind blowing 0-60 acceleration, the C8 is a hands down winner. I also prefer top down cruising.
Actually the C8 does not have a torque tube running down the middle. It’s all behind you.
thought it does to adapt to the e-Ray powertrain
Yeah, honest slip-up there. Meant to say backbone- but my point still remains. -Justin
@@kevinmace1654 negative. there is a complete seperation between electric motors and rear engine
Theres still the chassis backbone that Justin meant to say.
They are both excellent cars; preference is up to you!!!!
I owned a 2020 GT500 and loved the 760hp, the only flaw was the small gas tank and was visiting a gas station way too often. Other than that…..it would still be in one of my garages.
I now own a 2023 C8 HTC and love this car. Unheard of miles p/gal with the 4 cylinder activation while just cruse-sing even at 70miles per hour in the expressway!!!
Honestly, I don’t look back.
A Mustang is a pony car, the Camaro was beating it. Another ponycar. The Vette is just a different animal, and it's a true supercar now.
With a super price.
Camaro beat nothing
@@josemontes9105Ride is a ZL1 Camaro and you’ll see!
If the corvette was a true super car it wouldn’t be dropping its price like it’s been doing
Camaro has been behind the Mustang since 1980 bro. Why you think everyone is pushing the Corvette up against the Mustang, because the Mustang has stepped in Corvette world even though its a muscle pony car. The Mustang is one bada## car, atleast you could be honest about it bro
The fact that you would even consider comparing a $75,000 corvette with a $45,000 mustang should tell you everything you need to know.
We just made the point that an upper-trimmed Mustang like the Dark Horse is crossing into the same price range of the C8 Corvette - so we wanted to see how they compare! -Zach
@@AmericanMuscleChevrolet I’d contend that a 45k gt overcomes a $30k price difference, with largely the same performance as a higher trimmed gt.
When you get older the #’s mean less and it’s more of driving experience you find enjoyable. The Mustang is more entertaining especially with active exhaust. C8 is serious and i got upset at any mistake I made in corners. So serious track rats will love it.
I’d still take my BRZ over both cause sub 3000 lbs with manual is my thing.
what? a dark horse is in the mid 60s....15k gets you the vette.
@@ThisNameWasTooLon What world do you live in where I can find a dark horse for 35-45k? I will buy one right now and resell it for 60k and undercut the 65k sellers right now
Man. You lost me at “cramped cockpit” and “massive torque tube”. I’m 6’2” and 220 and the C8 has loads more seating room than my S550. And go ahead and show me that torque tube…. I’ll wait…
yea i agree completely. Went from a s550 to the c8.
It's like.... He understands where the engine is, right?
Yeah my bad on the 'torque tube' thing, meant to say backbone... Sometimes in the heat of the moment I misspeak and don't realize it until its too late- shit happens. Oh well- I'll just make sure to sit in on the edits from here on out lol. -Justin
I've owned 2 Z06s, 5 FOX Body Stangs, 1 2016 Performance Pack Mustang and now m current 2020 Saleen Yellow Label 740hp. Corvettes are a blast and are great and so are the Stangs. I can do both all day! I just drove my yellow label to west Texas El Paso TX 600 miles both ways and it was simi convertible to the Z06. Pretty much take your pick of fun. Lol
Kudos to you for the honest review! I’ve owned a 14 GT, 18 GT PP1, and 2022 GT premium. That said, my new C8 is on another level for barely any more money. I will ALWAYS love Mustangs, but the the price of them pushed me to the C8 and it’s on another level.
Thanks a lot for watching!! -Zach
I owned a 2022 Corvette LT1 for 8 months and It Is Better than any mustang GT Ive owned and I have owned a 2012,2015 and 2018 and currently a 2020 mustang GT, I Would die to own another C8 Corvette but my wife doesnt want me paying over a grand on a C8 car note so I am stuck in a stang for now. Lol ;)
😅 12:03 o@@planet_mustang
Nothing wrong with liking both. Too many brand loyalists in the car community. I’m a Chevy man but one day I’ll have a GT350. Now that’s a car!
Thanks for watching!! We totally agree, nothing wrong with liking a bunch of different cars! -Zach
The Shelby is a gut punch, power brutality, purpose built to own the road
Well, one's around $75,000 the other is around $45,000. Nearly a $30,000 difference in price, I can safely assume the corvette is better by sheer price tag alone. I would assume the GT500 would fall more in line against corvette in the options department, including performance features.
Cannot compare Naturally Aspirated to Supercharged performance wise.
@@hpdefun6647of course you can, they both go vroom and they both push the car forward at the same time. Seriously though, i feel like this argument is a way bigger deal with NA vs Turbocharged engines as opposed to NA vs Supercharged engines, mostly due to the immediate response and the fact that it’s usually comparing two V8’s that build power and torque way more on the low end than high end.
For the record i’d take the Mustang every time over the Vette on the count of I just prefer Mustangs and its way cheaper, though i wouldnt say no to a Vette either lol. I also just like having the option of having two back seats even if theyre uncomfortable in case i need to squeeze 2-3 others with me in a pinch.
It obliterates all Corvettes but the last ZR1 and current Z06. In a straight line roll race, it beats both.
My mom’s convertible was $62 k vs my brothers C8 at $77 k so not that far apart. Difference is personality Mustang is a GT cruiser whose exhaust note causes giggles. C8 is a. supercar that is serious about driving & wants serious driver.
I had two GT350s which had more HP than my Grand Sport. The Grand Sport is more than 10 seconds faster on the same track using the same tire. Not even close.
I'm 6'2 220
Ton of room in my C8 push seat back?!
Justin was seen the next day sneaking into a Chevy dealership signing paperwork on his new C8….lol
He doesn't have one... yet. 😂 Thanks for watching!! -Zach
I’m very happy with my C8 Stingray but I will never understand why GM made the exhaust so loud on startup and then quiet as a kitten when it’s warmed up. Most people don’t know how to correctly setup launch control. I consistently get 0-60 in 2.7 seconds
I wonder if it’s like my C6? Simply pull the fuse out for the exhaust butterflies?
2.7 on the built in timer is meaningless. I did 2.65 on the PDR timer and there is zero chance that number is real.
@@philsalley3278what’s the real number?
@philsalley3278
How come ?
@@user-ux3jk8cd6z Because no one, zero people have ever recorded a time below 2.8 seconds on an accurate timing device. No Magazine, no UA-cam channel, no actual reviewer. Most times are in the mid 3's.
I own A, 2023 C8 HTC Corvette and I had 3 Mustang GTs before, a 2007 , 2011 and a 2015 and I loved all of them but I would not go back. Love my C8.
I bet your head hit the ceiling
Great comparison, many thx!
Thanks for watching!! -Zach
I'm a Mustang guy. I have a 21 Mach 1. I drove the C8 Corvette at Speed Vegas and in my opinion the Vette is more refined.
You are going to have a tough time getting a 2024 C8 for $70k. Mine came in at $90k with a total of $100k after adding some PPF,ceramic coating,and an after market front splitter and low profile rear spoiler. Mine is also a hard top convertible(which I love). Push a button and the top goes down or up in 16 seconds. Overall,I love my new C8!
The sticker price on this one was pretty high up there, I think Justin mentions the price in our latest short! Something like $18k alone in add-ons. 😅 Thanks for watching!! -Zach
Yes, you are correct. The Vette can be marked up, and people will pay it. The Mustang not so much.
Both great cars. I have a Mustang GT. Love it. But I certainly wouldn't complain about adding a C8 to my stable.
Spot on. I went from 3 mustangs to a 2022 stingray 3LT with z51 and do not look back , and the last stang was a 2017 GT350 that I tracked extensively. Nothing beats physics. I tell people if you prefer Modern American style sports and muscle cars , mustangs Camaros challengers , and you want an upgrade in luxury performance the Corvette is that car
Great point! Thanks for watching! -Zach
My family had both and driven each on twisty road. Since you have access to track I can bet you love C8. Serious car that wants to be driven serious. I got upset at slightest mistake going through corner.
Mustang is an entertaining GT car that is fun in real world but way too numb for track work
I actually rented these on back to back california road trips for a week each off turo. Despite their heritage, they are very different cars nowadays. The mustang still has a muscle car identity, but with the flick of a switch it can also be a comfortable daily driver. The corvette feels more like a european supercar, but also comfortable for daily driving
One is a Vette, one is a FORD. I considered the Dark House, only cause if the manual option. Glad I went c8!
I like the Vette. Iconic car, since 1953. I have a 2023 C8 and a 2023 Camaro 2SS 6 speed. Love them both.
Nice!! You're at the right channel then! Thanks for watching. -Zach
great comparison and content; perhaps in the future, yall can compare the c8 z06 and the GTD
Sure, the gtd is 300000, the Z06, 150000.
I tell you what, let's put it up against the Zora when it comes out, it will still be cheaper, and bust the gtd ass!
The ZR1 is being released this summer, that's the one to compare to, and it'll still be nearly half its cost. GTD is going to need some upgrades to keep up to what Corvette is doing over there.
He said hide the massive torque tube going down the middle for rigidity on the vette...😂😂😂😂
Massive torque tube coming from the frunk to the rearend?
@@ShaneSVT does not exist. The engine and transmission are behind the driver. There is no torque tube.
Very nice review! Thank you!
Thanks for watching!! -Zach
I LOVED the C8 seats. They are a game changer. I'm only 5' 10" though. The C8 is cery fast, and the brakes were amazing.
I'm a devoted mustang guy..but the Corvette for its price and performance, it's the best car you can buy right now period..would I trade my mustang for it?...maybe
Corvettes has always been the goat and the one who always save American sport cars reputation ALWAYS
Thanks for watching!! -Zach
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I own both a 2023 C8 Corvette as well as a 2019 Mustang Shelby GT, and I recently sold my 2020 Mustang GT PP1. I've not driven the Dark Horse, but based on my experience with the Shelby and the GT PP1, I agree with everything he has to say in the video. The rear engine design of the Corvette really makes that much of a difference, and Chevy has done a great job setting up the new chassis. I still much prefer the linear, free-revving nature of the Coyote engine over the LT2 engine, but the handling of the Corvette over the Mustang is like night and day. They're both great cars but are very different from one another.
I had two mustangs. Now I have one and a C8 LT3 Z51 package with magnetic ride and front end lift. I’ve tracked the car twice and it’s magnificent. I also enjoy tracking my mustang but there’s a serious amount of understeer with all that weight on the front wheels.
Great video as I’m actually comparing these 2 myself. I’ve never owned a Vette before so I’m leaning that way. As a price reference my c8 build is approx 18k more than my mustang build.
Thanks for proving my point! :) -Justin
My mom has GT, my brother the C8. Choosing depends on what you are looking for. The Stang is about entertaining you (get active exhaust/giggle inducing ). Feel cool and have a good time.
C8 is a supercar who’s serious about driving. I got upset at smallest mistake in corners. So you feel like you’re in something special but very serious. Both very comfortable GT cars for commutes & road trips.
Great video, spot on. Driven both and corvette is just another level. As an everyday driver car, I’d go with mustang. Corvette is more like the weekend getaway/show car. Love the competition of these automakers.
Thanks for watching! -Zach
I appreciate the comparison! I have a 2021 mustang GT and I’ve never considered purchasing a Corvette. And based on these comments, it seems some Corvette owners don’t appreciate the comparison at all! Socioeconomics and other factors would make me guess that most Mustang owners have probably never driven or even been a passenger a C7 or C8 Corvette. And that’s exactly what the Corvette owners want! If you’re driving a supercar, you don’t want to be compared to a lowly pony car.
I’m 6’4” and 185 lbs and both cars fit me well. It’s the driving feel I give the C8 hands down. It just hugs the curves and with the GM Borla exhaust it sounds so freakin good. GM got the styling just right. Ford on the other hand botched the dark horse styling. The mach1 looks better and cost $20K less now. Used ones are $49K and dropping big time. This time next year maybe $39K for a mach1. Yes C8’s are plentiful and good deals can be had.
Did he just say the mustang is in the same class as the C8? 😒
I did not- I say they deserve to be in the same conversation based on price and power. -Justin
Definitely not the same class, apples to oranges lol
The issue is the Mustang is an everyday driver. I have a 2016 GT which I can comfortably drive Queensland to Victoria 17hrs straight, have massive room for eski (cooler) tent, fishing gear (both fly and angling) clothes, slab of beer (case), wine and whisky with an after market proper spare wheel, drive on dirt roads (although I did split a front tyre) with an average of 8.4L/100km (28mpg) together with beautiful sound and handling. I guess this is why it's a "GT".
I am 6’2 235 not small and have plenty of room in the corvette it’s not that tight this is in the 2021 C8 that we have. Never sat in a mustang so can’t compare what sitting in a mustang is like. Also have a 2023 ZL1, and 2023 2ss 1le plenty of room for me as a big guy in the car.
I own the c8 and I have a friend who has the mustang gt and I love them both at 2 different price points your getting great value for them I personally love the look and feel if the c8 WAY more but I still love the mustang. I would personally say to compare it more so to the dark horse
Like comparing apples to oranges in my opinion, but the C8 is an impressive car. This is coming from a mustang owner. Mustang wins in overall utility, but for performance minded drivers, that C8 is amazing.
Great point! Thanks for watching, Dean! -Zach
I own both and I also have Dodge and Toyota products so I am as unbiased as they come from a fanboy perspective. If we are talking straight up performance, it's not even a fair comparison as the C8 is in supercar realm. If we talk appearance, the C8 gets 10x the looks and love, but if we talk ride comfort for daily use, the mustang wins. The one reason I keep my mustang around is it's a 6sp manual, something the corvette doesn't offer. I also like the old school feel of the interior of my 2021 GT premium w/PP but that is now lost and gone with the new 2024's unfortunately. The prices aren't as far apart as you would think, so if you aren't over spending to get to the mustang GT, spend a little more and get the C8 and you will so happy you did unless it's your one and only vehicle making it a daily driver.
A mustang regardless of its trim or package is still a 6 cylinder car with upgrades. A Corvette is its own car. Not a Camero that's been upgraded.
I’ve been driving Corvettes for the past 30 years from C3-C6 generations & a 2018 ZL1 they all had tons of space for me & my luggage’s never had any issues with feeling cramped & I’m 6’2 240 also you forgot to line them up in the 1/8 & 1/4 mile to see how close they really are!
Being that the Mustang isn’t a performance pack spec I don’t know if that exact car is a good comparison to the C8 especially with the handling part. But the C8 is definitely a great car I hope to drive/ride in one someday!
All we have in our fleet here at AM right now is that 2024 GT Base unfortunately! If we had a higher trim option or a Dark Horse, it would've been a closer comparison (that's why Justin spoke to that trim specifically!) Thanks for watching, Sean! -Zach
Handling pack is definitely good, but even the base c8 sets quicker laptimes than a dark horse.
He was in a base C8 as well no Z51 or Magnetic Ride!
Compared pretty close
@@AmericanMuscleChevrolet there's no comparison The c8 is better than the mustang in every way but storage and passenger space.
@@camonly849 really? Is rear engine that OP? I thought the dark horse had bad ass sticky tires and magna ride.
I am a Ford guy that bought a C8 and love it, wish Ford would bring out an affordable mid engine car, but i won't hold my breath on that happening
I have said this over and over again. Ford need to bring a sports car that is mid engine to the game to compete on the level the Corvette is at.
Id seriously buy both the 2025 Ford gt and the 2025 C8 ZR1. Why be a fan of one when both are fun 🙃 🤔
The Corvette is hands down a better race car. Mustangs are great for short, speedy cruises. Once you get on the highway, Corvette spanks the Mustang into toddlership.
One is meant for the long haul, the other is made for a short haul. Mustang, in my opinion it does not fit into the current market of cars. It should be a 10 second, 1/4 mile blaster for what it is.
A sawed off dragster, is what a Mustang is. Should be faster than the Corvette at 1/4 miles, otherwise there's no point of having a slow dragster. V6 mustangs used to be slower, than a station wagon. Slowest car I ever drove, was a 2006 V6 Mustang, that's not right to put a Mustang name on a slow car. Never heard of a slow Corvette, or a V6. Mustangs need a major speed enhancement, in the 1/4 mile still I think. They are not really a highway geared automobile.
Performance wise the Corvette is better. However, there's more to a car than just the numbers that are on paper. For me, there's more than just the performance on paper when considering a car. With that being said the Mustang has one thing that puts it above the Corvette for me, a manual transmission. There's something to be said for the full driving experience when it comes to rowing your own gears driving down the back roads.
Hey I remember yall had a video were you built up a mustang. Did yall ever do a Camaro?
Great video
The c8 is an engineering masterpiece, the s650 is.... absolutely nothing new inside or out. The darkhorse costs as much as a c8 for absolutely no reason.
As far as styling for c8...it definitely needs a refresh, it has too many sharp corners in my opinion. It reminds me of the Gallardo that i didnt like, but the huracan was a masterpiece
I own a mustang, but im loyal to no brand. I appreciate all makes and models worth appreciating. People in the comments should take notes. Its possible.
These are two different class of cars. They aren’t meant to compete. The corvette outclasses the Mustang in all aspects.
Never said they were the same car! Just doing a friendly comparison here since the price ranges are starting to be AROUND the same areas when looking at higher trim Mustangs. 😉 Thanks for watching! -Zach
Except in fun factor. C8 knows it’s a serious car and wants to be driven that way. The Mustang wants to entertain you and go have fun. Depends on experience you want. Nowadays I just want a fun time vs cussing myself for missing apex by 2 inches.
Been in a mustang.all my life. owned 19 of them. drove a C 8 and no comparison.I love it. Still love mustang but it's out of the C8s league. hands down C8 blows it away. I own a C8 now and I get consistant 0-60 times at 2.8 secs. The car is more agile, torque is amazing and handles like a race car. only way a mustang will outrun it in the 1/4 mi. will have to bring a GT500 and that will be a close race. Mustang needs to be put on a diet.
I went from a 2016 Mustang GT to a 2022 Camaro SS 1LE and will keep it a while. Love the LT1 with the Tremec manual. As much as I like the C8, if I bought it my left foot would disown me.
Thanks for watching!! Yeah, the automatic would be a deal breaker for some. I get it! -Zach
Then it will disown you as you age.
I would like your opinion of the 03 or 04 C5 Z06. They weigh 3100 lbs, manual transmission, 405 hp, 400 lb ft of torque, lower gearing than base and track tuned stiffer suspension. Yes, the interior isn’t great but you don’t see it when you are holding on tight and carving the next corner. It sits low and corners hard, is more raw and not as refined as later generations, I’ve heard.
I pulled the same exact 0-60 * 3.72 on my 2024 mustang GT performance pack
Was it the 10 speed auto? I am going to assume so but just confirming. 😁
I have a C7 and I love it.
If I had the money I'd have a Mustang as well.
I can't believe were comparing this c8 to a mustang
Correct me if I’m wrong but wouldn’t the GT and Camaro be a better comparison or the GT 500 to the Corvette?
Soooo, what was the 0-60 on the mustang? That road surface looked pretty gnarly...
Corvettes are a totally different experience and anyone who says otherwise has never driven one
Never said they were the same animal! Just doing a friendly competiton between two cars that can be in similar price ranges with higher-trim Mustangs like the Black Horse. Thanks for watching! -Zach
@@AmericanMuscleChevrolet I appreciate the video! The comment wasn't directed at you, just a general statement.
I MET MR. KEN GRODY WHO OWNS 7 FORD DEALERSHIPS HERE IN CALIFORNIA AND WHEN WE WENT TO HIS MANSION BIRTHDAY PARTY ON HIS DRIVEWAY HE HAD ALL GM VEHICLES INCLUDING A CHEVY CORVETTE- SILVERADO TRUCK - CADILLAC ESCALADE AND A HAMMER....HE SAID THAT HE ONLY DRIVES DEPENDABLE AND RELIABLE CARS
Why all caps?
Appreciate you giving the awesome Corvette a chance. I love my C7 and amazing piece of machinery and my wife loves her C6!! Mustang are nice but, Corvette handling is amazing!!
Thanks for watching!! -Zach
A Mustang is like a fancy rental upgrade when I got the boss's CC.
The vette weighs about 600 lbs. less than the rustang. It will spank a dark farse easily, no contest.
Lightning lap has Z51 package vette @ 2.49.0 and Dark Horse at 2.51.2, so non Z51 vette would be nearer 2.50 .+, so considering that weight and height difference, the vette's not looking too flash, is it ?!
@arkhsm your telling me you wouldn't want the vette over the rustang? The vette beats it by a full second in the 1/4 mile and looks like an exotic car.
The Mustangs I have driven tend to be lite in the rear end. Not that it couldn’t be driven well, but, it takes far more thought than a mid engine car. The down side to a mid engine car is…. When you do lose it, it’s almost impossible to recover. You’re just along for the ride…..
Recently bought a 2024 Mustang love it so far. I like the looks of the C8 but no manual is a bummer so to me the C7 manual is better. However the C7 still has a heavy price tag for clean low miles 50K or more. So it made sense to buy the new Mustang I like them both.
Dodge hell cat sound so much better
Awesome review Justin. In the UK we sadly are paying like 95usd for the dark horse and over 125k usd for the c8😅
Ouch! Gotta love car prices. Thanks for watching! -Zach
(stingray) You can actually use the seat controls to move the seat back and be fully comfortable. I'm your height, but lighter and my legs are completely fine with room to spare.
Just loving it Bro 🍹😎🇧🇸
C8 is in another league.
The camaro 1lt is a better track car lol!! 1/4 mile the sting ray beats the GT 500 on st tires. Maybe not slicks but it’s still very close.
Mustang is a great car but its over priced compared to a vet.
Overpriced compared to the ZL1 camaro.
Even the Camaro is in another league vs mustang, but too bad it is no longer available.
Ya couldn’t agree more.
My father just bought a 2LT stingray r when u really get up close and in person the C8 is just amazing. I have a gen 6 camaro great car but I really want a C8. My father paid $87k tax included the car u get for the money is just unbelievable. The ZL1 was what I wanted next but after my father bought the stingray all i can think about now. Hand built the interior is just amazing all fiberglass and carbon fiber aluminum frame mid engine nothing compares.
Not even close on preformance. That mustang gets beat in 60 time, roll races and quarter mile. I appreciate the mustang for what it is though.
Which exhaust sounds better mustang track mode or zo6 ?
I've spent time in both, the C8Z is in another world of awesomeness and no mustang compares. My mustang has headers and no mufflers with a X pipe and sounds damn good, but not Z good!
I drove my c8 across the country with 3 bags, and a road bike.
The car Was a bit full, but it fit.
My mother just got the 23 Mustang GT & my brother has 22’ C8. FYI I drive 22 BRZ. We took all 3 on mountain twisty roads. So my ‘unbiased’ opinion is each has very different personalities.
The Mustang is Gronk. Loud n Fun. With active exhaust that’s the party trick. It was fun great GT cruiser. No steering feel so drives like video game.
C8 is Serious and wants you to drive it seriously. Definitely gives supercar vibes you feel you are in something special.
So Mustang college drinking buddy you feel cool 😎 driving it. C8 serious athlete looking to win at anything. Interiors pretty equal in quality.
MY BRZ is most communicative and you are driving it vs the computers in control. It’s the eager puppy. Yeah the interior is 1/3 of others. Cayman probably get closer if lightweight is your bag.
Final thoughts is each of us has perfect car for each of us. Mom has GT cruiser she can feel cool & get her triple digit. My brother C8 is 2nd car for weekend/nights & track days. A lightweight RWD coupe is my heaven. Would say the C8 does temp me
I’m not a brand loyalist and I tend to get bored with cars pretty quickly moving through them at a three-year clip. I’ve owned Camaros challengers mustangs Vette’s
My C8 Z51 is in a class of its own in regards to American cars, It doesn’t compete with mustangs It competes with McLarens and Ferraris. She’s a keeper.
By the way, 6’2”210 with room to spare, and if I can fit all of my GF’s luggage it’s got a ton of capacity.
I have a 2023 C8 convertible much like the one you drove except for the GM Borla exhaust option. I miss a Manual trans. So I picked up a 2012 Boss 302 with only 7000 miles on her. Now I’ve got the best of both worlds. But the C8 is so much more capable car and you can put the top down. $70K vs $32K and the boss is at its very bottom price wise. Only to increase over time. Because they only made 3200 in 2012 and 3400 in 2013. That’s it. The C8 is over 125,000 made to date. So depreciation is going to happen.lucky for me this is my 6th C8 and made a lot of money during the pandemic with these cars plus the new Shelby GT500. All in I have less then $20K in the C8 because of all the trades that were made.
The rear of the Corvette just needs the "black tip exhaust" option and it makes it night and day. Those silver ugly looking standard exhaust tips kills the rear look imho. I got my C8 with the black exhaust tips and it makes a world of a difference and this is also more of a taste but yes, the Z51 spoiler or the high wing makes the rear look much better too. I've gotten used to the launch on the C8 now and I think I have it down. My first run was something like a 3.5 or 3.6 then on the next couple runs I actually got it down to 2.9 as they advertised but after a few more tries lately, I got it down to 2.6 on a completely stock Z51 C8. I will probably make a video to upload of it next time I do it, I only got a picture of the result for now but I'm not the only one, I've seen several people get 2.6 or 2.7 or 2.8. I've noticed since there's so much push back when launching it that I realized that sometimes, without even knowing, your foot comes off the gas a little making your time slower since you are not fully WOT. This is my first Corvette and I am very impressed with it, couldn't be more happy with it. I've owned several sports cars, front engine/rwd and the experience with the C8 is absolutely different, I guess it really gives you the supercar feeling and it is friggin' awesome!
Need the Z51 package to achieve the 2.8 sec 0-60 times… Also, who put the baseball size dent in the waterfall speaker?
Actually there are many C8 owners much bigger than you that have no issues with room(its a big comment on many c8 sites) Torque tube🤔.
Anyway, Glad you liked the C8, no doubt a whole nother(sp) level of car. Now you should go test the ZO-6 version!!😏
Can we really call the C8 a muscle car anymore? I'm a Ford guy and a HUGE mustang fan. That corvette is a better car in almost every measurable way than a mustang GT.
Then this guy in the video argues that the pricing is similar and then goes onto pricing the base Sting Ray to the top of the line Dark Horse.
Compare apples to apples, bud. Base trim C8 to base trim GT or C8 Z06 or ZL1 to the Darkhorse.
It’s interesting the Dark Horse Mustang 0-60 and quarter mile times are almost identical to my stock 2003, 21 year old Z06 Corvette. 😊
As far as the most expensive Mustang and the lowest cost C8, they're only close in the HP range I really don't see how they are direct competitors. One looks and drives like an exotic and one doesn't. I'm old school and I will always be a manual transmission guy in my performance cars....kudo's to the Mustang for still offering it.
Both are performance cars competing for market share in that space, and both are among the very few remaining V8 cars you can buy
^^ This! American made, rear wheel drive with a V8. Everyone knows the Mustang isn't the same animal as a Corvette. We thought it would be a fun comparison to make regardless! 😁 -Zach
@JoeZasada One is a track car and one is a muscle car best suited for straight-line speed. Only people who don't know cars say "performance" cars. All cars are designed to perform. It's as redundant as the term "sniper rifle." All rifles can be used by a sniper, thus making a rifle a sniper rifle when used in that way. Cars built for "performance" have different expectations such as rally, drifting, track, drag, and overlanding.
@@sammiches6859Of course they are different kinds of performance cars, but if someone only has enough money for one 'fun car' the corvette and the mustang are definitely in competition. I happen to like both, as do many.
@JoeZasada That's only the most basic and simplistic way to compare these cars. They are marketed for completely different demographics, and they are not in competition at all. Corvettes are for people who can't afford a McLaren or a Hennessey but want the attention. Mustangs are for people who want an affordable V8 reminiscent of classic American muscle cars.
Round tail lights would have been perfect for the c8…. It already had a c6 looking front end so it should have had the legendary c6 rear end
Round tail lights would be a sick choice for the C8 for sure! Wonder if there are any mock-ups showing how they'd look. Thanks for watching! -Zach
Is the c8 a good daily?
It's a good driver. Saw one the other day that was dirty, guy drives it in good and bad weather.
Yeah...I have 41k smiles on my 2021 C8! Also great on gas mileage LOL
Yes, very good ride on regular roads. Great for commuting & long road trips.
I love the 5.0 but why is this even a comparison? The GT500 is more suited to this comparison but even then theyre apples to oranges and dont cross shop well.
Because there is no 2024 GT500. -Justin
@@americanmuscle I understand that but these cars are in two different price brackets and 2 different classes.
Corvette, simply a better class of car overall. Never owned one. Driven a few.
Mustang, lotsa power, but very sloppy (always has been). Owned a few.
4 round taillights are missing, other than that the rear on the C8 is fine.
It’s a shame here in Mexico Dark Horse non TP is 70k and corvette LT3 z51 (the only version they sell here) is 140k and that’s Porsche 911 GTS money.
C8 is nicer if your a driver. The rib needs to be lower for a passenger, no elbow room.
Lol, that C8 interior is actually very roomy for a 2-seat car.
My dad is 6'6 250 and fits just fine.
"Oh, it's so cramped"
No, it's not. 🙄🙄🙄
I'm not a big vette fan because its just an old retired guys car... unless its the 70's stingray. but that said I think the C8 actually looks pretty cool and other than the new ford GT, it's nice to see some bold super car designs coming from american manufacturers
Great Post, only thing, no torque tube in mid engine vette, that was a C5 thru 7 thing.
Vettes, no back seat, Who Cares!!😂👍🏼
If you know your cars first study them and pick the correct car to compare it to ! He favorited and picked the better c8 instead of the base version. He picked the base Mustang GT and said it’s priced at 70k not even close ! I have a full loaded Mustang gt premium with upgraded inside and outside fully loaded to 65k max ! And I can tell you the one he is showing is probably priced at like 52k ! I’m a care guy and owned hellcats , ss,c7 and other cars I love all of them equally! If you’re looking for a comparison this isn’t the video to watch ! I’m telling you , you get whole lot more with the new Mustang technology and everything else more! The c8 is gorgeous and faster of coarse ! And this is coming from someone that’s loves all cars ! I owned ss,gt,c7,hellcats,scats,m4! I currently own a hellcat , 2024 mustang gt and a Raptor. But trust me if you sit in a fully loaded mustang gt for 45-65k it’s a night and day ! And if you start comparing it to the c8 you’re really saving like 15k more ! You’re only paying the price for body and mid engine ! But I love the c8 as well !
Justin made a point that the Dark Horse or higher-trimmed Mustang's can reach up to $70k, putting it in the same price range of the C8 Corvette. We're well aware our base GT is not the same cost as this C8 we got our hands on... But the GT is what we have, so we made it work for this light-hearted video. 😁 Thanks for watching! -Zach
Also not a fully specked out C8.
Z51 adds 5HP which isn’t much but also adds Magnetic ride!
The difference here is mid engine vs front engine!
The cars were definitely not the same price.
But a very well out fitted Mustang would be about the same and still not take a corner like a C8. Just facts
I don't think it's a direct competitors. Mustang just has V8 power and a boxy look. It's more like a cowboy's car.
Corvette has a super car look and aerodynamic. For the same money, I'll take the Vette anytime😎
No sir, they still are not direct competitors! The vette is a higher class performer. Top line mustang will only get you a base vette. Performance is nite and day.
If you’re just after #’s then yes the C8 hands down. However it knows it’s a serious car & you better drive it seriously.
Mustang wants to entertain you and you better want some fun.
I’m old enough fun is more important now.
I don’t know about the C8, but my C6 Z06 has more room than any Mustang I’ve ever been in by far in the driver seat