Camaro SS 1LE vs. Mustang GT Performance Pack Drive Review

And the Winner Is?

The Mustang proved charming despite it’s notable quirks, however, the winner is very clear. In the battle between the Camaro SS 1LE and Mustang GT Performance Pack, the winner is the Camaro SS 1LE.

While I had no qualms about handing the keys back to Ford, the same couldn’t be said about the Chevy. I have driven a lot of insane cars, but this fifty grand Chevy is one of the best, regardless of price. The brand has managed to capture lightning in a bottle with the Camaro SS 1LE. From the perfect powertrain to the driver-centric interior to the incredible handling and driving dynamics, the Chevy dominated the Ford. The Chevy spanked the Ford so hard I’m surprised the quarter panels didn’t buckle.

Looking beyond the Chevy versus Ford thing, I do have one last note about the Camaro SS 1LE. My last thought is that performance junkies should skip the 2SS, and spec your 1LE with the standard 1SS Camaro. That’s an extra $5,000 you can put towards fuel, tires and track days. Trust me, with the 1LE, you’ll be doing a lot of smiles per gallon.

Words, photography, and video by Jake Stumph for LS1tech.

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Jake Stumph

Jake Stumph is a lifelong car enthusiast and racer, and former content editor for Internet Brands Automotive which he joined in 2015. His work has been featured by several other prominent automotive outlets, including Jalopnik and Autobytel.

He obtained a bachelor's degree in Political Science at the Ohio State University in 2013, then pivoted from covering politics and policy to writing about his automotive adventures, something that, he says, is a lot more fun. Since that time, he has established connections with most of the world's major automakers, as well as other key brands in the automotive industry.

He enjoys track days, drifting, and autocross, at least, when his cars are running right, which is uncommon.

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