autoevolution 6 Apr 2021, 8:08 UTC · by If only both of these cars had automatic transmissions, this would have been the perfect matchup for America’s two most iconic muscle car nameplates. Instead, we’ll have to settle for the driver of the Camaro changing gears themselves. At least both cars are stock, so the way they pull in-between shifts is what we'll be paying close attention to. 6 photos Let’s start with the Mustang. Since this is a late-model GT variant, its 5.0-liter Coyote V8 unit puts down 460 hp (466 PS) at 7,500 rpm (the revs are going to come into play later on), together with 420 lb-ft (569 Nm) of torque. Everything is sent to the rear wheels through Ford’s 10R80 ten-speed automatic gearbox, giving the Mustang an advantage as far as this race is concerned.