Another poll....

 

I think this is a little too vague. Plus, why not a 'goldielocks' option ("it's just right")?

I'd like the Camaro a little smaller...I think. I say I think because I like the way the 'Stang looks in profile from certain 3/4 quarter and head on angles. However, I think the boxy-ness of the whole car makes it look too big and ungainly, especially parked next to my 4th gen.

I like the width of the 'Stang, not crazy about it's length (especially the long overhang and box butt), it's height seems OK. The same dimensions on a sleeker car would probably look alot better IMO.

 

No option for "same size" ?

It has to be either a barge or a subcompact?

 

From the out side it needs to appear smaller but I'm 6'6" so I need it to be well accommodating on the inside when it comes to well used space.

The '05 Stang appears to be bubbly and large from some perspectives to me.

 

It's gotta be smaller than the new Mustang. The new Mustang is too big. Did you ever park next to one?

 

The Mustang looks too big/long. Maybe its the long front and rear overhang.

 

Reference frame:
2005 Mustang
Exterior
Length: 187.6 in. Width: 74 in.
Height: 54.5 in. Wheel Base: 107.1 in.
Ground Clearance: 5.7 in. Curb Weight: 3300 lbs.
Interior
Front Head Room: 38.6 in. Front Hip Room: 53.6 in.
Front Shoulder Room: 55.4 in. Rear Head Room: 35 in.
Rear Shoulder Room: 53.3 in. Front Leg Room: 42.7 in.
Rear Leg Room: 31 in. Luggage Capacity: 12.3 cu. ft.

2000 Firebird
Exterior
Length: 193.3 in. Width: 74.4 in.
Height: 51.2 in. Wheel Base: 101.1 in.
Ground Clearance: 4.5 in. Curb Weight: 3323 lbs.
Interior
Front Head Room: 37.2 in. Front Hip Room: 52.8 in.
Front Shoulder Room: 57.4 in. Rear Head Room: 35.2 in.
Rear Shoulder Room: 55.8 in. Rear Hip Room: 45.9 in.
Front Leg Room: 43 in. Rear Leg Room: 28.8 in.
Luggage Capacity: 12.9 cu. ft. Maximum Cargo Capacity: 33 cu. ft.

The 5th Gen needs to be larger and smaller than a new Mustang at the same time.

 

I can't really vote. I'm looking for about the same size give or take a little.

 

I would like a new Camaro to be slightly smaller on the outside, slightly bigger on the inside. That's a perfect world. I suppose I'd sacrifice a couple inches externally though for a bit more room in the back seat. Gorgeous sheet metal can obscure the fact that a car is big.

 

That comparison would seem to indicate the 4th gen designed and used it's interior space better. Many of those dimension for the Mustang aren't significantly better compared to how much bigger it is, especially headroom.

 

Thanks HAZMATT for the reality check before herd menality took over.

Mustang ISN'T a big car. The reason it looks big is because in order to have a decent sized trunk (what today's public demands) it has to have a tall and wide rear.

As for overhangs, Mustang DOES NOT have a long front overhang, and it's rear overhang looks exagerated because the front's is so short.

It's pretty telling that on a website that favors the 4th gen Camaro that anyone has the ***** to say a-n-y-t-h-i-n-g about a "too large" pony cars or excessive overhangs!

FWIW: I favor a Camaro that's the same size as the Mustang, but it wasn't a choice on the poll.

 

I dunno Guy, I always saw the new Mustang's proportions as looking verrrry similar to the Lincoln LS it is loosely based on...short overhang up front and exaggerated hang out back. It probably isn't a coincidence.

 

I'll vote for same size.

 

It's been said by others above, but generally speaking, I would vote for approximately the same size, but a little more legroom on the rear. I actually think the GTO is just about perfect on the inside ... exception for the gas tank placement, and actually getting into and out of the rear seats.

 

I just want it wide and to squat.