0-60 head-to-head · Sourced figures
Is the Ford Mustang Dark Horse faster than a Chevrolet Camaro ZL1?
No. The 2017 Camaro ZL1 is quicker, hitting 60 mph in 3.5 s vs 4.3 s for the 2024 Mustang Dark Horse (both tested by MotorWeek), and it's quicker through the quarter mile too (11.5 s vs 12.7 s).
By CarWhere Research · Figures checked 2026-11-14 · Every number links to its source · How we compare
Mustang Dark Horse 0-60
4.3 s
tested by MotorWeek
Camaro ZL1 0-60
3.5 s
Chevrolet-claimed
Mustang Dark Horse power
500 hp
RWD
Camaro ZL1 power
650 hp
RWD
Mustang Dark Horse vs Camaro ZL1: specs side by side
Manufacturer figures first; a named instrumented test only where the automaker publishes none (or as context). Bracketed numbers link to the source.
| 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse | 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years | 2024–present | 2017–2024 |
| Figures quoted for | 2024 model year | 2017 model year |
| Powertrain | 5.0L Coyote V8, 6-speed Tremec manual or 10-speed automatic | 6.2L LT4 supercharged V8, 10-speed automatic (6-speed manual available) |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Body | coupe | coupe |
| Horsepower | 500 hp[1]500 @ 7,250 rpm (2025 Ford spec sheet). | 650 hp[2] |
| Torque | 418 lb-ft[1] | 650 lb-ft[3] |
| Curb weight | 3,949 lb[1]Est. curb weight, fastback manual (automatic 3,993). 2025 spec sheet. | — |
| Pounds per hp | 7.9 | — |
| 0-60 mph (manufacturer) | Not published | 3.5 s[2]Chevrolet-claimed · With 10-speed automatic. |
| 0-60 mph (instrumented test) | 4.3 s[4]tested by MotorWeek · 10-speed automatic, 40°F day | 3.5 s[5]tested by MotorWeek · 10-speed automatic. |
| Quarter mile | 12.7 s @ 117 mph[4]tested by MotorWeek | 11.4 s @ 127 mph[3]Chevrolet-claimed · 10-speed automatic |
| Top speed | Not published | Not published |
| Launch MSRP | $57,970[6]2024 base MSRP · Before delivery. | $62,135[2]2017 base MSRP · Coupe MSRP "plus taxes and fees". |
Which is quicker?
0-60 mph
The Camaro ZL1 is quicker to 60 mph by 0.8 s: 3.5 s vs 4.3 s (both tested by MotorWeek).
Quarter mile
The Camaro ZL1 is quicker through the quarter mile: 11.5 s vs 12.7 s (both tested by MotorWeek).
Top speed
A top speed is not published for both cars.
Other versions
The answer can flip with the trim. Other Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro versions in our dataset:
Price new and what buyers paid
- Ford Mustang Dark Horse: launched at $57,970 (2024 base MSRP). Verified CarWhere buyers of a new Ford Mustang (all trims, 13 deals) paid a median 8.2% below MSRP — see the Mustang target price.
- Chevrolet Camaro ZL1: launched at $62,135 (2017 base MSRP). No longer sold new (last model year 2024).
Deal medians are model-level discounts from approved, deduplicated CarWhere buyer deal sheets (snapshot 2026-11-08), shown only with 5+ deals. More on what people paid.
How we compare
We compare like with like: two automaker claims when both exist, otherwise two instrumented tests, and we say so when we have to mix them. Where a source lists several configurations, we lead with the quickest one it states (and name it). Acceleration times depend on surface, temperature, tires, fuel and launch technique, so a gap of 0.1 s is within the noise.
No figure here is simulated or estimated. Blank cells mean no automaker figure and no named instrumented test we could cite. Figures are for the model year shown; later updates can change them.
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FAQ
Is the Ford Mustang Dark Horse faster than a Chevrolet Camaro ZL1?
No — the 2017 Camaro ZL1 is quicker, hitting 60 mph in 3.5 s vs 4.3 s for the 2024 Mustang Dark Horse (both tested by MotorWeek), and it's quicker through the quarter mile too (11.5 s vs 12.7 s).
What is the 0-60 time of the Ford Mustang Dark Horse?
4.3 seconds (tested by MotorWeek, 10-speed automatic, 40°F day) for the 2024 model year, from 500 hp.
What is the 0-60 time of the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1?
3.5 seconds (Chevrolet-claimed, With 10-speed automatic.) for the 2017 model year, from 650 hp.
Which costs more new, the Mustang Dark Horse or the Camaro ZL1?
At launch, the 2024 Mustang Dark Horse started at $57,970 and the 2017 Camaro ZL1 at $62,135 (base MSRP before destination and options).
Sources
Automaker press releases and spec sheets first; instrumented tests are credited to the publication that ran them.
- 2025 Ford Mustang Technical Specifications — Ford Motor Company (From The Road media site), 2025-06-17. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- The Truth About Cars, “2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1: Slightly Slower and Cheaper Than a Hellcat”, 2016-08-08.
- Kelley Blue Book, “2017 Chevrolet Camaro Price, Value, Depreciation & Reviews | Kelley Blue Book”, 2019-11-25.
- MotorWeek, “2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse (Track Test)”.
- MotorWeek, “2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (Road Test)”.
- MotorWeek, “2024 Ford Mustang Pricing Announced”, 2023-03-01.
- MotorWeek, “2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 - MotorWeek”.