Mustang Ends 2009 "Ahead" of Camaro Sales

Over the past few months at CarThrottle, we have been posting about the sales race that has taken place between the Chevrolet Camaro and the Ford Mustang. As is expected with the resurgence of the pony cars, there has been a rivalry between the two (sorry Challenger, you're left in the sales dust).

Since the Camaro went on sale, it has been outselling the Mustang. Originally, it was to expected due to the Camaro's newness and pent up demand. As the year wore on though, the Camaro continued to outsell - a surprising fact, given the Mustang's historical dominance over the Camaro and widespread appeal.

The crown for overall sales in 2009 still goes to the Mustang though. Why? Because the Camaro went on sale in June of 2009, halfway into the year. Even 6 months behind, the Camaro managed to sell 61,618 Camaros in that time period, versus 66,623 Mustangs.

Pretty impressive - the Camaro would be well ahead if there was a full calendar year. 2009 is over with though - 2010 is a new year. The real test is who will end up on top this year, and Ford has a few tricks up its sleeve in the form of an updated V-6 engine and return of the 5.0-liter V-8.