According to cars, this is a story about black and white. But it has nothing to do with race. It is about two convertibles -- a black 1996 Chevrolet CamaroZ28 and a white 1995 Ford Mustang GT. In most respects, both were created equal. But only one could win my heart -- the one that provided the most affirmative action on the road.
It is understandable that some might find the comparison unfair.The Mustang, after all, belonged to a fading model year. And Ford has promised that the 1996 Mustang GT convertible will be improved substantially. But the 1996 GT convertible wasn't available. I took what was in Ford's garage.
Surely, the Camaro Z28 had certain advantages -- a more powerful engine and a definite, no-compromise, in-your-face,knock-you-'cross-the-head, urban attitude. By comparison, the Mustang came across as a suburbanite on an exotic excursion to the inner city -- quite acceptable, but somewhat clueless.
1996 Ford Mustang Service Manual