Inside line pits 2011 Ford Mustang and Camaro V6 in first comparo

Right on the heels of the very first comparison test between the 2011 Ford Mustang GT and the Camaro SS comes this, the first between the base V6 models thanks to Inside Line. And while it may not have all the glitz and glamour of a V8 showdown, rest assured you will see more of these models in the real world of rental cars and high school kids.

The ultra heavy Camaro (3,790 pounds!) ran a respectable 14.3 second quarter mile, 6.1 seconds 0-60, and pulled a .83g on the skidpad. 60-0 braking took 111.78 feet. All of which are pretty good numbers.

But then along came the Mustang with its lighter 3,508 pound mass. It ran a 13.9 second quarter mile (!!!), took 5.6 seconds to get to 60, and pulled a .91g on the skidpad. 60-0 took a mere 103 feet.

So the Mustang handily beats the Camaro yet again. But rest assured that Chevrolet will not take this laying down. Word is that they are already hard at work making some changes, which we may see sooner than later.

Video: Motor Trend drives 2011 Ford Mustang V6

Although 2011 didn't bring a total redesign for Ford's venerable Mustang, it did bring two very important upgrades. The new 3.7 liter V6 is arguably just as important as the new 5.0 V8, maybe even more important. After all, the majority of Mustang sales are with the V6 powerplant.

Motor Trend's Arthur St. Antoine was invited to Ford's Arizona proving grounds to experience the new V6 Mustang, just not drive it. The results were obviously good and positive, even from the passenger seat. Check out the video, or head over to Motor Trend to see the article.