Mustang Mach 1 or Camaro SS Cabrio: which car to choose
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The Mustang Mach 1 and Camaro SS are the two cars people most often choose between with us. Both have a naturally aspirated V8, rear-wheel drive, an automatic with paddles and do 0–100 in 4,4 seconds. On paper they are close. Behind the wheel each is different and suits a different day.
The numbers side by side
| Ford Mustang Mach 1 | Chevrolet Camaro SS Cabrio | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8 5.0 Coyote, no turbo | V8 6.2 LT1, no turbo |
| Power and torque | 460 hp, 529 Nm | 453 hp, 617 Nm |
| Gearbox | 10-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,4 s | 4,4 s |
| Body | coupé, Shadow Black | convertible, blue metallic |
| Model year | 2022 | 2019 |
| Rental for 1 day | 176 € | 152 € |
| Driving experience 60 minutes | 119 € | 119 € |
The prices in the table come straight from the price list, so they are valid on the day you read the article.
Mustang Mach 1: a car for driving
The Mach 1 is the sharpest Mustang with a naturally aspirated V8 that Ford sold in Europe. From the Shelby GT350 and GT500 it has extra engine and differential cooling, a Torsen limited-slip differential and aerodynamics with a front splitter and rear diffuser. The MagneRide suspension adapts to the road surface, so the car stays calm in bends even on rougher tarmac.
The engine likes to rev. You enjoy it most on a winding country road, letting the gearbox shift down with the paddles. You set the flap exhaust from a quiet mode, when you leave the garage in the morning, to full sound on the open road. People who mainly want to drive usually end up with the Mustang.
The cabin is a four-seat coupé. In front you sit low in leather seats with heating and ventilation; two people fit in the back for a shorter trip.
Camaro SS Cabrio: a car for a trip and for being seen
The Camaro has the bigger engine, 6,2 litres and 617 Nm. You feel the power from low revs; you don't need to rev it to go. It is a more relaxed way of driving fast. Recaro sports seats in leather and Alcantara hold you even in faster bends, and the head-up display projects speed and revs onto the windscreen.
The main difference is the roof. It folds electrically in a few seconds and then you hear the V8 with no glass or metal above your head. For a summer trip, a weekend by the water or when you want to be seen, the Camaro is the better choice. One practical point: there are fewer seats in the convertible; for a driving experience we tell you when you book how many people can ride along.
How to decide
- You mainly want to drive and feel the car in bends: Mustang Mach 1.
- You want a trip, sunshine and engine sound with the roof down: Camaro SS Cabrio.
- It's a gift and you don't know what the recipient would want: a gift voucher for a driving experience. They choose the car themselves when booking the date.
What applies to both cars
A rental includes third-party liability and comprehensive insurance, the Slovak motorway vignette and 24/7 assistance. For one day, 250 km are included and each extra kilometre costs 0,50 €. The refundable deposit is 1 000 € for the Mustang and 1 000 € for the Camaro. The excess for damage is 1 000 €; for 17 € you reduce it to 500 € and for 30 € to zero. You can drive from age 18 if you have held a category B licence for at least 2 years. Both cars run on petrol; you get them with a full tank and return them the same way.
For a driving experience we hold or charge nothing; there is no deposit. Our co-pilot sits next to you and a driving licence is enough, no matter how long you have had it.
Our cars are in Trnava and Košice and we move them between the cities during the year. The calendar on each car shows where it is on a given day. You can pick it up in one city and return it in the other at no extra charge.
