1998 Ford Mustang vs. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 1998 Ford Mustang and 1998 Chevrolet Camaro contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 1998 Ford Mustang and the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro.
When comparing the 1998 Ford Mustang's and the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro's specifications and ratings, the 1998 Ford Mustang has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 1998 Chevrolet Camaro has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The 1998 Ford Mustang and 1998 Chevrolet Camaro have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 1998 Ford Mustang's and the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro's specifications and ratings, the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is a better car than the 1998 Ford Mustang.
Pricing: A used 1998 Ford Mustang ranges from $2,722 to $19,225 while a used 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is priced between $4,500 to $35,106.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 1998 Ford Mustang loses 47.2 percent of its value and the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro loses 42.9 percent of its value. This means the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro retains 4.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 1998 Ford Mustang.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Mustang is 7.6 out of 10 while the Chevrolet Camaro's quality rating is 7.9 out of 10.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Mustang is 7.2 out of 10. For the Chevrolet Camaro the reliability rating is 7.4 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Camaro a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford Mustang.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 1998 Ford Mustang’s base engine makes 150 horsepower, and the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro base engine makes 200 horsepower. Both the Mustang and the Camaro are rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 405 and 420 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings: The 1998 Chevrolet Camaro has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
21175
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
20167
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
16675 - 22650
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
22650
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
20167
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
16675 - 22650
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
10000
Price Range:
2722 - 19225
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
11597
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
8074 - 16716
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
30
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
111055
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
16716
Price Range:
4500 - 35106
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
11597
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
8074 - 16716
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
11
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
62035
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Ford Mustang Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Chevrolet Camaro Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 1998 Ford Mustang
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 1998 Chevrolet Camaro
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.4611315556033873
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
0.9 - 3.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9308574607822682
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
0.9 - 3.5
Ford Mustang Rankings
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4 out of / 5Ranking
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5 out of / 11Ranking
5 out of / 5Ranking
6 out of / 7Ranking
7 out of / 11Ranking
7 out of / 11Ranking
11 out of / 11Chevrolet Camaro Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
3 out of / 11Ranking
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4 out of / 5Ranking
6 out of / 11Ranking
10 out of / 11Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
1998 Ford Mustang Trim Levels
Not yet available
1998 Chevrolet Camaro Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
150 hp @ 4000 rpm
Torque:
215 foot-lbs @ 2750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
200 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
225 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 27 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
270 / 405 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 28 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
255 / 420 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
30.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
41.2 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
26.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
43.5 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3210 lbs
Width:
71.8 inches
Height:
53.4 inches
Length:
181.5 inches
Wheelbase:
101.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3468 lbs
Width:
74.1 inches
Height:
52 inches
Length:
193.5 inches
Wheelbase:
101.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
