Comparing The Muscle Cars

Comparing The Muscle Cars

Summary: Nowadays there are many different muscle cars on the market, from various manufacturers. In this article we'll go over a few of the more common models, and give a comparative overview of their specs, for quick reference and comparison.

The Ford Mustang

One of the oldest and best known sporty / fast cars on the road, the Ford Mustang is still a major player. The Mustang features a .L V engine with horsepower. If you go for the Mustang GT, you'll get a .L V...

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Article Body: Nowadays there are many different muscle cars on the market, from various manufacturers. In this article we'll go over a few of the more common models, and give a comparative overview of their specs, for quick reference and comparison.

The Ford Mustang

One of the oldest and best known sporty / fast cars on the road, the Ford Mustang is still a major player. The Mustang features a .L V engine with horsepower. If you go for the Mustang GT, you'll get a .L V engine with horsepower.

Price is not a huge obstacle with the Mustang MSRP is in the K to K range.

Fuel consumption is not too bad, with the mustang getting / and the GT getting / with manual transmission. Auto transmission gives you / on the Mustang, and / on the Mustang GT.

The Chevrolet Corvette

The famed Corvette is another old car that's still very popular. The model Corvette Coupe boats a .L V that tops out at horsepower. It does have a price tag to go along with it, though, at a starting price of $,. But then, maybe that's why Corvettes are a status symbol.

You can also go for the convertible or Z models, which are more expensive. The Z offers a .L V engine with horsepower. But once again, it's price matches it's HP with a base price of $,.

Pontiac G

Pontiac's new muscle car, the G, ranks closer to the Mustang than the Corvette. With a .L V engine, it has HP of muscle under the hood. It's price tag is also in the same class as the Ford Mustang at $, base price. The label for the G gives it a / MPG.

You can also upgrade the G to the GTP trim level for a HP engine.

At a quick glance, it looks like the Ford Mustang and Pontiac G are pretty similar. The Corvette is head and shoulders above them in both power and price. Of course, there are many others to consider, including the Ford GT, which sports a $, price tag.