Drop-Top Pony Car Battle: 2023 Ford Mustang Convertible vs. Chevy Camaro

The coming summer will see automobile buyers searching for a drop-top vehicle to open up their driveways.

The Ford Mustang and the Chevy Camaro are the first two domestic cars to join the convertible

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Do the 2023 Ford Mustang Convertible and 2023 Chevy Camaro compare favorably?

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In most trims other than the razor-sharp Mach 1, the 2023 Ford Mustang includes convertible choices

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which is good news for lovers of the Blue Oval's long-running pony car.

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The option costs around $5,500 more than the line's equivalent coupe.

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