New Chevy Camaro vs. Ford Mustang: By the numbers

Chevrolet has revealed some key performance statistics for the all-new 2016 Camaro.

The numbers look good, but let's face it, what really matters is how they compare to the Camaro's nemesis, the Ford Mustang.

Here's a look at the tale of the tape. Lower figures are better for pounds per horsepower.

•BASE MODEL:

2-liter four-cylinder turbo Camaro vs base 3.7-liter V-6 Mustang

Camaro: 275 horsepower, 295 lb-ft of torque, 3,339 lbs curb weight (automatic transmission); 12.1 pounds per horsepower

Mustang: 300 hp, 280 lb-ft; 3,520 lbs. (auto); 11.7 lbs/hp

Advantage: Mustang

•MID-RANGE:

3.6-liter V-6 Camaro versus 2.-3-liter turbo four-cylinder Mustang

Camaro: 335 hp, 284 lb-ft, 3,435 lbs. (auto); 10.3 lbs/hp

Mustang: 310 hp, 320 lb-ft, 3,524 lbs (auto); 11.3 lbs/hp

Advantage: Camaro

•V-8s

Camaro: 455 hp, 455 lb-ft, 3,685 lbs (manual); 8.1 lbs/hp

Mustang: 435 hp, 400 lb-ft, 3,705 (manual); 8.5 lbs/hp

Advantage: Camaro

•INTANGIBLES

Mustang: Ford's dance-of-the-seven veils introduction of the astounding 536-hp Shelby GT350 Mustang is well advanced. The pumped-up pony car could be on road before the first Camaro hits a Chevrolet dealership. The Camaro isn't likely to have a super-model of its own for at least a year.

Camaro: Chevrolet, bless its heart, has published 0 to 60 mph figures, skid pad figures for maximum grip, and the all-important 60-mph to zero braking distance for the Camaro. Ford has not. It's not a fight until somebody punches back, so let's hope Ford puts some data where its mouth is and publishes official Mustang performance figures soon.

Advantage: Push.