Every other channel would mod their car and haven't taken it to a track (whether its track or str8 line) You drive the car for what it is and I can appreciate that aspect of your channel
Great side by side comparison and commentary from a guy that owns both vehicles. No bias and no nonsense. Wait for the stupid comments to ensue..."why compare this to that"..."Wait until X comes out"...."it's not really fair because one is mid engine" ...."it's not fair that one is supercharged"...."I would still rather own"....blah blah blah. Both amazing cars priced within $1k of one another. That's the true comparison of "equal" when comparing what you get from either manufacturer Ford vs GM for the same dollars spent. Period.
Very evident high levels of driving Accurate reporting of the news content of both vehicles. P,s I think you ability of professional driving is matched by your ability of professional reporting. This channel is really at another level great amazing content
This a NEXT LEVEL comparison! His language is ultra descriptive, and accessible. But the real gem is @ 13:30 , the side by side comparison PERFECTLY demonstrates everything that he spent the first 13 minutes explaining so well. The visual of the steering wheel movements say it all. Great editing choice to do things in that order, and put the side by side where you did. Im as impressed with your editing choices as your driving! Great job, all the way around, young man!
Your pretty good kid. Not many videos have both Mustang & Corvette fans both grinning and agreeing with you. You do a very good job in describing what you are seeing and feeling as your driving. Videos like these are sustaining me thru our forced home imprisonment. >SUBSCRIBED< has been hit. Also I still think you were one of the 1st C8 owners that actually knew how to use the launch control.
Wow, maybe the best comparison track video I have ever seen (I might be biased because I want to buy a C8). That was truly awesome in every way. You do a better job than some of the pros twice (or even three times) your age.
No you're right. I'm a Shelby fan but he's giving great input regarding each car. I would however like the CFTP Comparison for true track to track input.
Awesome video. It’s amazing how C8 optimization with DCT & Mid-Engine can shorten the 265 horsepower gap with the GT500 to less than one second on the track.
It’s interesting on both sides. On the one hand, the corvette (down on power and not nearly as aggressive) and the mustang (much heavier with economy car roots) perform very similarly.
I'm 44 years old and have been into cars since before I could drive. I've seen countless and countless of RUclips car videos since RUclips began. That had to be the best video I've seen. Well done. Subscribed!
I’m a Stang fan, but hearing you honestly makes me respect every car you review next to it simply bcuz of how you word things. Others make me hate cars but you give the proper credits to the cars and I appreciate that a lot
Great content! My old 2008 GT500 was like wrestling a bear on track.. I now have a GT350R completely different animal... What a car!... The new 500 is impressive but the C8 even more so..
He did say that Cornering on the track with a GT350R is better than the GT500 But coming out of the turn with a GT500, it's massive power exceeds both of the others.
Wow, coming from a man who owns both versions of the GT. You actually gave credit to the C8. You are a connoisseur! (I usually see Snake owners not giving any credit to Chevy cars. I'm impartial myself as a good car is a "good" car.)
Everyone has said it you really are one of the best at doing this. You feature the cars and you do not do 10 minutes of you in your driveway talking about what you will do for the day with the camera in your face. Just one thing.....why did you make us wait then didn't tell us which is faster. LOL! Pt. 2 already.
I cant stand all the freaking talking these youtubers do every video. 20min video and only 2 mins of it has the content from the title/thumbnail. All the nonsense filler talk. Good to see it not happening for here
Great driving man! I can't wait to get my C8 out on the track, I've got about 500 miles to go till it's at 1500 miles. It will be my first time ever driving a mid-engine car on a racetrack. Keep these track videos coming man, you do an excellent job of driving and explaining everything about the car and your experience with the car.
Speed Phenom You’re welcome man. I agree, my C7 Z06 was a blast at the track but I can tell this one is going to be so much more controllable and responsive.
I agree and have to laugh when he says he is just giving the impressions of the cars from the perspective of the average track enthusiast. Austin is clearly a talented driver and is well beyond the abilities of most amateurs. He also seems to be a student of race car driving, using the correct terminology to describe what he and the car is doing. That being said, I very much appreciate getting his feedback about the characteristics (good & bad) of each car.
I love that on this channel it’s mainly good vibes nobody is saying that either car sucks cause neither car sucks I love both cars they are both monsters in different clothes and people who like cars can tell you that both cars are amazing even without driving
Really enjoyed this video, you did a great job on this one. You are starting to give us informed and enjoyable content. 👍 Fantastic cars that we would all love to drive and you make us feel like we almost are there. Can't wait until the Z06 comes out and you get it on your channel. ( I know its going to happen)
Love the video. Great comparison between the two. I loved hearing the details of driving the car around the track, so much honesty in describing your likes and dislikes while maintaining a level of enthusiasm throughout the video. And that side by side comparison, HOT!!!
Your content is awesome. You get better all the time. This is the best breakdown I've seen on RUclips on back to back driving experiences. When I'm done with my M2 it's either the 350r or the Vette... Needless to say your content is helping me make an informed decision.... Keep doing your thing, appreciate it!
You are an awesome driver and commentator. You should be a professional race car driver and commentator some day. Your dissecting and analyzing each car on each twist and turn is right on target . What a phenomenal and talented young driver you are, and keep up with the great 👍 videos.
@@BigMikeRobinsonFJB I believe he talking about Corvette's change to mid engine because mustang's were running head to head with their best. I think the gt500 is at the edge of what a front engine mustang can do. Anymore they'll have to reengineer the whole car to handle the power gains and make it still competitive in all aspects. I'm hoping the Corvette gets to the level of the GT where it started to be pointed at. For years Corvette was just barely trying to out perform Mustangs. Now with this set up the vette maybe can start being the car it was drafted to be
Wow that was a great review all your analogies with the two were impressive and the drive side by side , spot on and really showed the cars activity while you were 140 mph’ing you can see the corvette really shines and takes down the track with ease while the gt500 it’s a mustang and it shows with all it’s short comings that you would expect from a mustang jittery a lot more input to drive and it dances while moving around on you constantly on more difficult areas of the track. It would seem that the corvette is more refined and able to go further without wearing it and yourself out longer. Amazing video you don’t get this degree of detail with any of the car channels as it’s very evident that the high levels of drive and report the news
William Duval He’s a cheerful man and really humbling as the channels intention is cars racing and happy adventures as older man it always seems to put a smile on my face as I love this always have👍🏻😎
I am a retired GM guy and always have had Corvettes. I have loved the look and performance of the newer Vettes for a number of years but have never owned or driven one. The new mid-engine platform is impressive as any Vette I have ever seen. The video was fun to watch and being behind the wheel, even on camera was very interesting. Good luck and keep the videos coming....
Good content! also the commentating felt more natural than in ur previous videos, this is ur calling dude. ripping on track and giving clear, concise feedback with an engaging description of whats happening. Great job at being skilled and understanding the art of driving fast. Keep it up dude
Great video. I can definitely see where the shear power if the GT500 allows you, based on skill, to power thru certain turns with less steering input. The C8 with mid engine is pivoting on center mass with much more steering input. Loved the comparison. I am willing to say the GT500 is faster with the right skill level. Thanks really enjoyed this.
I have been talking about you and everyone that watches agrees -you are the new fresh face of RUclips Car Content! Keep up the excellent work, and I'd sure like to do a track day with you sometime, great driving!
Glad you posted this video because I've seen so many Knuckleheads over the last few months comment that you can't compare the two cars because they're in a different class
I have a 2018 GT350R and am considering buying either the 2020 GT500 or 2020 C8, after this, I am STILL up in the air. Thanks for the excellent video content. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Enthusiast. Enthusiasm. Same words I've used in past comments sections on your videos. Very natural feeling for driving; very confident; very knowledgeable and very intelligent. Very entertaining as well. Clearly you are also in touch with your equipment which appears to be great mics, cameras, go pros & whatever else you use. AF PS: all the other times I commented, I was maybe ordering a C8; waiting for a code; and waiting. Then I grabbed the bull by the opportunity horns, gave GM the extortion money and put the C8 in my garage. Can you comment on when you think Bowling Green will start to produce again? AF
This video is so in depth I like how it lets you know the speed he is going how what turn he is going into but the fact he is acting driving the vehicles and explaining what he feels and what he is seeing
We had the same thought! Looks like he's about to hit puberty, his voice sounds like it has not happened, Yet, he's buying $80k cars. He lives in California so, he must be a son of Elon Musk ha ha ha
Excellent video, very well done! Your narration and content is very down to earth and approachable to the average guy. I think you are well on your way to being a network commentator and TV personality, if that is your aim... Thank you for this wonderful content! I really look forward to your future videos...
Great job and thank you for sharing even though it hits the wallet a bit hard. Your knowledge and desire for racing is unmatched. Again, thank you. Daniel...
The Corvette is more composed and in control on the track. This is due to its mid engine design and advanced suspension. In a lot ways the Corvette is a superior car than the GT 500, maybe in looks too.
Amazing video. WOW! I’m a vette guy, always have been (only owned one s550 vs several vettes). I dig both cars, but that GT500 sound. DAAAANG! Again, great video. Best of it kind out there!
Both cars are great, Mustang has a better sound though. I think the Corvette has so much potential the platform is so good, the s550 mustang platform seems to be at the end of it's rope and the GT500 is a car that was made to do things that the platform is not optimized for. Again, both cars are great and this video was very well done
Speed Phenom: do you have Magnetic Selective Ride Control with your C8 Z51 package? If yes, what affect do you think it has on your track performance (and on the street)? If you don’t have it, what difference do you think it would make vs having just the upgraded Z51 performance suspension?
You look way more smooth and composed in the C8! You can definitely tell the power difference in the straights, but man if that C8 had 100 to 200 more HP, holy shit not much would touch it :-O Awesome driving skills, BTW!
@@dontcare563 actually as he said in the video its the base model gt500 (not track package) and its not the base model c8 it has the performance package.
A professional quality video by a professional driver. Pure joy seeing someone who is a skilful driver get the best from these superb cars. How difficult to choose between them if in the fortunate position.
Awesome video, awesome driving. I love both cars, I've had a mustang years ago and I miss it. I've had an 03 Z06 and loved it too. These new cars are light years ahead of what I had. The GT I can take most of the family out and have fun, the C8, just myself or take the wife. Can't wait to see the next video.👍
@@samduran5180 Not gonna lie, in overall performance and quality and first buy value and future trims, the C8 is way above any car that steps up to it, but the Shelby GT500 is in terms of how rare and the overall quality or should i say resale value is gonna be way above what the C8 will offer, The GT500 is just way to exclusive and incredible to be ignored.
I would definitely take the c8 having never driven one, because i know what gm performance cars are capable of from owning a couple of c6gs and my current zl1.
toppdogg2k17 My uncle has a C8 I have driven it at my local track against my 2019 350r.He is 73 I’m 54 I can’t beat him when I’m in his C8 and he can’t beat me when he is in his C8 my car weighs 600 lbs more I weigh 130 lbs more my car does have roughly 31 more hp.He has not spent the money for the track prep to adjust the caster and camber because he won’t track it enough to do so.His front end pushes drastically.I will take rear lose over front end lose any day.The C8 is still a good car but can’t hang on are local track.Why are we even comparing a “SPORTS” car to a “MUSCLE”car.Where’s the Camaro?
WOW! Congratulations man!! You just went up my list of top 3 favorite car RUclipsrs. This video took your channel to another level. I am still gathering ideas on how to do a car channel but I don't know how. I use to have a 2010 Stang GT and then 2017 PP Premium GT that I sold not very long after I purchased it because I finally met the girl of my dreams, got married and now expecting my 1st child. I like my 9 to 5, but I am dying to do this for a living someday and if I can't reach that status, at least a side gig to earn just enough $$ to go pay for a Mustang. My dream is a GT350 pre-owned and a 2nd gen Raptor pre-owned (maybe the new Bronco will replace the Raptor as my off-roader dream car) I've always been a Ford guy (Audi and Ferrari too) since I was 12, but the C7 and now even more so the C8 have won me over to consider one day buying a Chevy for first time ever. I have a MacBook Pro and iPhone to start. I have no idea how to edit videos and do this tech stuff. I am Gen X, I am not Tech ignorant but not too genius either. How can I start? I have a few ideas on what the content might be (aside from cars) Anyways.....congrats you are way on your way to be in the same league as Dough DeMuro!
@@jessecumbee6156Ive pre-ordered the 1LT+Z51 @ $65K and according to pre-order stats 25% have ordered 1LT. So 25% of 20K orders is 5000 vetts at $60K...
@@jessecumbee6156 Its not just hp, power delivery and stability are as important. Whats the point of 760hp when you cant use it! C8 has the perfect weight distribution and equipped with an insane DCT. It will beat Shelby in every way except top-speed.
I can't wait till you get the CFTP GT500 to compare to the base model (if you still have it then). The base model is more aimed to the road and daily driving, of course but the CFTP should take its track ability to the next level. Can't wait! 👍
Randy Murray well it’s pretty obvious, you have a 700+ hrps Shelby and a 495hrps vette second the engine in the front regardless wastes more gas cause it’s pulling the power where mid engine is pushing the power, third the Shelby weighs a lot more then the vette, fourth, the vette puts better down force and is less to lose traction, fifth better suspension, sometimes the smoother the ride can save you fuel, that goes for the suvs tho idk about cars like these but just wanted to throw that out there.
This gives a good idea on how the cars feel on the track. Great job! The Corvette had some alignment work done to compensate for the understeer. Did you have something done to the GT500 to compensate for it's handling weaknesses?
Quote: Did you have something done to the GT500 to compensate for *it's* handling weaknesses?
Now, read that sentence but this time, insert either "it is" or "it has" in place of *it's* and tell me if it makes sense? NOTE: IT'S = contraction for either "it is" OR "it has" Doesn't really make sense, does it? The correct usage is simply *ITS* ~ when you refer BACK to a noun (person, place or thing), use *its* ~ when you want to say "it is" or "it has", use the APOSTROPHE!
Every other channel would mod their car and haven't taken it to a track (whether its track or str8 line) You drive the car for what it is and I can appreciate that aspect of your channel
Great side by side comparison and commentary from a guy that owns both vehicles. No bias and no nonsense. Wait for the stupid comments to ensue..."why compare this to that"..."Wait until X comes out"...."it's not really fair because one is mid engine" ...."it's not fair that one is supercharged"...."I would still rather own"....blah blah blah. Both amazing cars priced within $1k of one another.
That's the true comparison of "equal" when comparing what you get from either manufacturer Ford vs GM for the same dollars spent. Period.
@@308Marksman Ah and here we have a good example of someone not understanding the point of the first comment.
@@308Marksman Uhuh, heard that one before, NEXT!!
@@308Marksman Yep, totally not biased.
Very evident high levels of driving Accurate reporting of the news content of both vehicles. P,s I think you ability of professional driving is matched by your ability of professional reporting. This channel is really at another level great amazing content
You’re killing it with the track content
Absolutely, and the driving... the term "seasoned" could well apply.
This a NEXT LEVEL comparison! His language is ultra descriptive, and accessible. But the real gem is @ 13:30 , the side by side comparison PERFECTLY demonstrates everything that he spent the first 13 minutes explaining so well. The visual of the steering wheel movements say it all. Great editing choice to do things in that order, and put the side by side where you did. Im as impressed with your editing choices as your driving! Great job, all the way around, young man!
kidwave1 totally 🧐🥃
But no lap times? Why not? 🤔
@@glenbarnstable4141 he said in this post "lap time data and stats video coming in part #2 of this comparison."
I thought he was going to lose it in that new C8 the steering wheel was really moving around
Sometimes being light ain't always good
Your pretty good kid. Not many videos have both Mustang & Corvette fans both grinning and agreeing with you.
You do a very good job in describing what you are seeing and feeling as your driving.
Videos like these are sustaining me thru our forced home imprisonment.
>SUBSCRIBED< has been hit.
Also I still think you were one of the 1st C8 owners that actually knew how to use the launch control.
Wow, maybe the best comparison track video I have ever seen (I might be biased because I want to buy a C8). That was truly awesome in every way. You do a better job than some of the pros twice (or even three times) your age.
No you're right. I'm a Shelby fan but he's giving great input regarding each car. I would however like the CFTP Comparison for true track to track input.
Last Video I timed the C8 only 1 second slower than the GT500 ! Both VERY close ! But you summarized it quite well ! GREAT content Austin !
Awesome video. It’s amazing how C8 optimization with DCT & Mid-Engine can shorten the 265 horsepower gap with the GT500 to less than one second on the track.
You can even take the DCT out of the equation because both cars have them.
It’s interesting on both sides. On the one hand, the corvette (down on power and not nearly as aggressive) and the mustang (much heavier with economy car roots) perform very similarly.
I'm 44 years old and have been into cars since before I could drive. I've seen countless and countless of RUclips car videos since RUclips began. That had to be the best video I've seen. Well done. Subscribed!
I’m a Stang fan, but hearing you honestly makes me respect every car you review next to it simply bcuz of how you word things. Others make me hate cars but you give the proper credits to the cars and I appreciate that a lot
Great content! My old 2008 GT500 was like wrestling a bear on track.. I now have a GT350R completely different animal... What a car!... The new 500 is impressive but the C8 even more so..
He did say that
Cornering on the track with a GT350R is better than the GT500
But coming out of the turn with a GT500, it's massive power exceeds both of the others.
I don't think S197s are really track cars even with upgrades to the suspension. Great road cars but not really race cars.
Wow, coming from a man who owns both versions of the GT. You actually gave credit to the C8. You are a connoisseur! (I usually see Snake owners not giving any credit to Chevy cars. I'm impartial myself as a good car is a "good" car.)
Everyone has said it you really are one of the best at doing this. You feature the cars and you do not do 10 minutes of you in your driveway talking about what you will do for the day with the camera in your face. Just one thing.....why did you make us wait then didn't tell us which is faster. LOL! Pt. 2 already.
Agreed! So much more watchable because so much less annoying/swaggering/hyping.
I cant stand all the freaking talking these youtubers do every video. 20min video and only 2 mins of it has the content from the title/thumbnail. All the nonsense filler talk. Good to see it not happening for here
Nor an Add every 2 minutes.
I wonder who you're talking about 🤔
He setup the C8 for Track
Very impressive track content, so refreshing to hear a driver's commentary instead of these over elaborative journalists.
Great driving man! I can't wait to get my C8 out on the track, I've got about 500 miles to go till it's at 1500 miles. It will be my first time ever driving a mid-engine car on a racetrack. Keep these track videos coming man, you do an excellent job of driving and explaining everything about the car and your experience with the car.
Thank you so much! I think you're going to really enjoy how this car handles on the racetrack! It's so impressive.. You're going to have a blast!
Speed Phenom You’re welcome man. I agree, my C7 Z06 was a blast at the track but I can tell this one is going to be so much more controllable and responsive.
Two great RUclipsrs 💯😎
Camaro_LT1 Thank you sir 😊
Congrats BRO! Love what you’re doing! My fav vid yet & you’ve have a ton of em! God Bless!
Thanks man. Really appreciate it! Glad to hear you are keeping the Shelby. Nothing quite like it!
Fantastic video buddy, feel like I am there! Thank you for honest content!
They have real drivers giving there real opinions on American Muscle, Luv it!
Go there then
You are driving like a 25 year pro driver. Damn good driving! Both car's are sweet. I would pick the C8.
I agree and have to laugh when he says he is just giving the impressions of the cars from the perspective of the average track enthusiast. Austin is clearly a talented driver and is well beyond the abilities of most amateurs. He also seems to be a student of race car driving, using the correct terminology to describe what he and the car is doing. That being said, I very much appreciate getting his feedback about the characteristics (good & bad) of each car.
BrewMagoo 🤣
Ill take the Mustang
I love that on this channel it’s mainly good vibes nobody is saying that either car sucks cause neither car sucks I love both cars they are both monsters in different clothes and people who like cars can tell you that both cars are amazing even without driving
Even though everyone is going to auto I still want the mustang in stick. I would probably be slower but I’m fine with that
Really enjoyed this video, you did a great job on this one. You are starting to give us informed and enjoyable content. 👍 Fantastic cars that we would all love to drive and you make us feel like we almost are there. Can't wait until the Z06 comes out and you get it on your channel. ( I know its going to happen)
Great video once again. Hands down, best and most informative "tuber" out there with this type of content.
I’ve never watched this channel before, I really enjoyed it. This guys narrative was very relateable. Great analysis.
Love the video. Great comparison between the two. I loved hearing the details of driving the car around the track, so much honesty in describing your likes and dislikes while maintaining a level of enthusiasm throughout the video. And that side by side comparison, HOT!!!
This guy came out of nowhere and is crushing it! And he can drive! Amazing RUclips channel.
This is best content on the C8 Vette out there. It is also the best Mustang content if your into going fast. Crazy your channel isn't more Subscribed.
Your content is awesome. You get better all the time. This is the best breakdown I've seen on RUclips on back to back driving experiences.
When I'm done with my M2 it's either the 350r or the Vette... Needless to say your content is helping me make an informed decision.... Keep doing your thing, appreciate it!
You are an awesome driver and commentator. You should be a professional race car driver and commentator some day. Your dissecting and analyzing each car on each twist and turn is right on target . What a phenomenal and talented young driver you are, and keep up with the great 👍 videos.
I completely agree. He is like a young Randy Pobst with his seat of the pants real time commentary.
Yeah but real race cars are not automatics. Anybody can do this.
the side by side was excellent good job sir
The GT just looks and sounds so badass. Pure Muscle.
Cristopher Reeves ??
@@BigMikeRobinsonFJB I believe he talking about Corvette's change to mid engine because mustang's were running head to head with their best. I think the gt500 is at the edge of what a front engine mustang can do. Anymore they'll have to reengineer the whole car to handle the power gains and make it still competitive in all aspects. I'm hoping the Corvette gets to the level of the GT where it started to be pointed at. For years Corvette was just barely trying to out perform Mustangs.
Now with this set up the vette maybe can start being the car it was drafted to be
Outstanding review 😎
Wow that was a great review all your analogies with the two were impressive and the drive side by side , spot on and really showed the cars activity while you were 140 mph’ing you can see the corvette really shines and takes down the track with ease while the gt500 it’s a mustang and it shows with all it’s short comings that you would expect from a mustang jittery a lot more input to drive and it dances while moving around on you constantly on more difficult areas of the track. It would seem that the corvette is more refined and able to go further without wearing it and yourself out longer. Amazing video you don’t get this degree of detail with any of the car channels as it’s very evident that the high levels of drive and report the news
Ralph Smallblock Got to respect this young man, he is a phenomenal driver and commentator.
William Duval He’s a cheerful man and really humbling as the channels intention is cars racing and happy adventures as older man it always seems to put a smile on my face as I love this always have👍🏻😎
A Camaro ZL1 would also be a great option
I am a retired GM guy and always have had Corvettes. I have loved the look and performance of the newer Vettes for a number of years but have never owned or driven one. The new mid-engine platform is impressive as any Vette I have ever seen. The video was fun to watch and being behind the wheel, even on camera was very interesting. Good luck and keep the videos coming....
No doubt in my mind this young man will be the first RUclipsr to track a C8 ZO6 version😂
i agree with you but almost his change a Chevy boy soon is Ford Mustang fan boy 😂😂😂
George Giannopoulos ZL1 2015 2017 - what? What did you type ?
Ji
@@georgegiannopouloscamarozl1028 "His change a Chevy boy soon is Ford Mustang fan boy"...that made zero sense.
Good content! also the commentating felt more natural than in ur previous videos, this is ur calling dude. ripping on track and giving clear, concise feedback with an engaging description of whats happening. Great job at being skilled and understanding the art of driving fast. Keep it up dude
Great video. I can definitely see where the shear power if the GT500 allows you, based on skill, to power thru certain turns with less steering input. The C8 with mid engine is pivoting on center mass with much more steering input. Loved the comparison. I am willing to say the GT500 is faster with the right skill level. Thanks really enjoyed this.
Duh
The last two videos you have done have been the best ones yet with the C8! Your driving skills are awesome too. Can’t wait for the next one!
Love your track videos... like how you explain how the car goes around... more track comparisons in the future please!... Keep up the Awesome Work!
I have been talking about you and everyone that watches agrees -you are the new fresh face of RUclips Car Content! Keep up the excellent work, and I'd sure like to do a track day with you sometime, great driving!
Pony car vs sports car, brute power vs finesse! Gotta love them front engine muscle cars holding their own! Nice vid bro!
Next level comparison, can't lose whichever one you buy!! Great job!!
The next randy pobst! Awesome job man!
Glad you posted this video because I've seen so many Knuckleheads over the last few months comment that you can't compare the two cars because they're in a different class
I have a 2018 GT350R and am considering buying either the 2020 GT500 or 2020 C8, after this, I am STILL up in the air. Thanks for the excellent video content. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Either car you go with, you will be ecstatic! Cannot go wrong with either!!
Great video!! These are both great cars!! They both seem to hv great qualities to make them their own!!
I love both cars but if I could have only one of them I would choose the Corvette!
Bill Yates He’ll Yeah Brother
The interior is so much better.
@@Shelby-Ecoboost-Raptor-550hp salty? 😅
@Gossip Heart as much as I like the c8 he's right the c8 is way slower
@@Shelby-Ecoboost-Raptor-550hp At least a corvette owner when they lose complain with words where as a mustang owner drives into the nearest crowd
This is some really good 1st person POV content. Thank you!
Great Vid! I cannot wait to see the C8 Z06/ZR1 come out!
Enthusiast. Enthusiasm. Same words I've used in past comments sections on your videos. Very natural feeling for driving; very confident; very knowledgeable and very intelligent. Very entertaining as well. Clearly you are also in touch with your equipment which appears to be great mics, cameras, go pros & whatever else you use. AF PS: all the other times I commented, I was maybe ordering a C8; waiting for a code; and waiting. Then I grabbed the bull by the opportunity horns, gave GM the extortion money and put the C8 in my garage. Can you comment on when you think Bowling Green will start to produce again? AF
This video is so in depth I like how it lets you know the speed he is going how what turn he is going into but the fact he is acting driving the vehicles and explaining what he feels and what he is seeing
Justin Lindsey can’t get any better than this.
Wow awesome video. Loved the side by side comparison at the end. You gained a subscriber!
Mid engine vs front engine. Mid engine is a game changer but both cars are amazing!
Great to see the comparison thanks 🤙🤙
"Hi, I look like I'm 12 and just paid $160k for my 2 cars..."
Yes, I'm a jealous, bitter old man. Freely admitted. Sigh.
I'm with you.
We had the same thought! Looks like he's about to hit puberty, his voice sounds like it has not happened, Yet, he's buying $80k cars. He lives in California so, he must be a son of Elon Musk ha ha ha
Obviously a rich family too help fund his new career. But I look like I'm in my late 20s early 30s and I'm turning 50 November
lol! yeah he skips a lot of middle school.
Grumpy Old Man he’s made a video on how he affords these cars. He works hard. Goes to school and pays for these cars with his RUclips Channel.
congratulations, you are the best track related channel on RUclips now! AMAZINGLY awesome content, thank you!
Outstanding comparison video. You my friend should be working for MotorTrend or Car and Driver. Keep up the good work young man 👍
Excellent video, very well done! Your narration and content is very down to earth and approachable to the average guy. I think you are well on your way to being a network commentator and TV personality, if that is your aim... Thank you for this wonderful content! I really look forward to your future videos...
Awesome track days you really know what your doing, your the next Randy Po
Great video! Glad to hear the Corvette handles so well.
Great job and thank you for sharing even though it hits the wallet a bit hard. Your knowledge and desire for racing is unmatched. Again, thank you. Daniel...
Great comparison. Your description of each cars ability is amazing. As usual, great video. Keep these coming.
The GT500 is definitely my top pick. Just the sound alone of those downshifts🤤🤤🤤
Thanks for actually using the cars and showing us what they can do instead of talking about it !!
you’ve got one more subscriber. 👍🏼
Best video you have made. Keep it up
Yes that is exactly what I thought to myself when the video finished!
My first time here. When this man started talking I said oh no... I hung in. This dude is awesome. Thank you.
Great review once again, thanks for sharing!
Great video and very accurate and descriptive without a lot of filler material. As the other comments have said, you are good at this!
I can't wait for the Grand Sport & the ZO6 to get here if the base Corvette is doing this I can't wait until the other ones are here ,no comparison.
I think you found your forte. track comparisons versus street. You are becoming pretty good at what you’re doing. Again, nicely done indeed.
Best vid yet loved it!
Really great video. Loved the side by side. Well done!
The Corvette is more composed and in control on the track.
This is due to its mid engine design and advanced suspension.
In a lot ways the Corvette is a superior car than the GT 500, maybe in looks too.
Bill Jones - No, not in looks! CFTP is where it’s at if you are serious about putting down serious lap times in the GT500
The looks is a bit hit or miss with the C8, the GT500 is a massive hit, the thing looks aggressive and beautifull.
C8 looks like an exotic 🔥 🔥 🔥....GT500 looks like a pony car..(Challenger,Mustang,Camaro)
Great content! Content like this is why print media is dying. The side by side was rally fun. Subscribed!
Really like your track videos. You have the skills to be a pretty successful racecar driver one day.
Amazing video. WOW! I’m a vette guy, always have been (only owned one s550 vs several vettes). I dig both cars, but that GT500 sound. DAAAANG! Again, great video. Best of it kind out there!
Both cars are great, Mustang has a better sound though. I think the Corvette has so much potential the platform is so good, the s550 mustang platform seems to be at the end of it's rope and the GT500 is a car that was made to do things that the platform is not optimized for. Again, both cars are great and this video was very well done
Speed Phenom: do you have Magnetic Selective Ride Control with your C8 Z51 package? If yes, what affect do you think it has on your track performance (and on the street)? If you don’t have it, what difference do you think it would make vs having just the upgraded Z51 performance suspension?
You look way more smooth and composed in the C8! You can definitely tell the power difference in the straights, but man if that C8 had 100 to 200 more HP, holy shit not much would touch it :-O
Awesome driving skills, BTW!
Jus' you wait, 'enry Higgins, jus' you wait....
Wait till ZR1 Z06 Corvette C8 probably 9 second car and 0-60 @ 2 seconds.
Robert Brook seeing as how you can twin turbo the c8 and produce about 700 horses I don’t doubt that
Robert Brook it’s going to hit 60 in 2 seconds huh?
@@jameswillard1 lol the c7 zr1 has done it in 2.6 so why not.
In the comparison laps were the speed's similar?
Amazing that the day has come where you can compare a Mustang with a Corvette... Awesome times!
Comparing the Top of the Line Mustang to the Base Model Corvette. That's what's amazing to me!
@@dontcare563 actually as he said in the video its the base model gt500 (not track package) and its not the base model c8 it has the performance package.
That's no base model Vette by no means. Get it write benchboy!!!!!
A professional quality video by a professional driver. Pure joy seeing someone who is a skilful driver get the best from these superb cars. How difficult to choose between them if in the fortunate position.
Wait for the C8 Z06
Awesome video, awesome driving. I love both cars, I've had a mustang years ago and I miss it. I've had an 03 Z06 and loved it too. These new cars are light years ahead of what I had. The GT I can take most of the family out and have fun, the C8, just myself or take the wife. Can't wait to see the next video.👍
I like them both a lot. Tough choice.
Very well done!
SHELBY IS SHELBY
Love the C8 too,but when your heart goes to shelby,nothing can change it
Shelby is only hype that's all, the facts have always pointed to Corvette through every model year, when compared to Shelby.
@@samduran5180 I mentioned heart belongs to shelby -so it means I love it 😄
@@samduran5180
Oh look, a GM fanboy mistaking his opinion as fact..... what a surprise
The new C8 will be like seeing a Camry or F150 everyday, but your Shelby will be rare.
@@samduran5180 Not gonna lie, in overall performance and quality and first buy value and future trims, the C8 is way above any car that steps up to it, but the Shelby GT500 is in terms of how rare and the overall quality or should i say resale value is gonna be way above what the C8 will offer, The GT500 is just way to exclusive and incredible to be ignored.
Thanks for the comparision.
You push the Corvette to its limits
The GT500 pushes you to your limits
Hats off to you, great summation.
The Shelby would roll if you tried to go 90+ around the curves.
Excellent comparison, excellent video. Please do more! :)
Great commentary, I would take the Corvette. I’m waiting for the new Z06. Keep up the great videos.
Same here. Whether it's na or twin turbo it will be mine and modded
Absolute best on YT for track videos!! Love it!!
All these guys who say theyd pick the mustang over the c8 have never drove a c8
David Jessee also they’re just biased Mustang fanboys.
I would definitely take the c8 having never driven one, because i know what gm performance cars are capable of from owning a couple of c6gs and my current zl1.
toppdogg2k17 My uncle has a C8 I have driven it at my local track against my 2019 350r.He is 73 I’m 54 I can’t beat him when I’m in his C8 and he can’t beat me when he is in his C8 my car weighs 600 lbs more I weigh 130 lbs more my car does have roughly 31 more hp.He has not spent the money for the track prep to adjust the caster and camber because he won’t track it enough to do so.His front end pushes drastically.I will take rear lose over front end lose any day.The C8 is still a good car but can’t hang on are local track.Why are we even comparing a “SPORTS” car to a “MUSCLE”car.Where’s the Camaro?
And all these guys who say they'd pick the c8 over the mustang have never drove/been in a car over 500 horse power
Yeah, but Randy Pobst has driven the C8 and he said the GT500 CFTP was "long gone". BTW, I like the C8 but I would rather have the Shelby.
WOW! Congratulations man!! You just went up my list of top 3 favorite car RUclipsrs. This video took your channel to another level. I am still gathering ideas on how to do a car channel but I don't know how. I use to have a 2010 Stang GT and then 2017 PP Premium GT that I sold not very long after I purchased it because I finally met the girl of my dreams, got married and now expecting my 1st child. I like my 9 to 5, but I am dying to do this for a living someday and if I can't reach that status, at least a side gig to earn just enough $$ to go pay for a Mustang. My dream is a GT350 pre-owned and a 2nd gen Raptor pre-owned (maybe the new Bronco will replace the Raptor as my off-roader dream car) I've always been a Ford guy (Audi and Ferrari too) since I was 12, but the C7 and now even more so the C8 have won me over to consider one day buying a Chevy for first time ever. I have a MacBook Pro and iPhone to start. I have no idea how to edit videos and do this tech stuff. I am Gen X, I am not Tech ignorant but not too genius either. How can I start? I have a few ideas on what the content might be (aside from cars)
Anyways.....congrats you are way on your way to be in the same league as Dough DeMuro!
WOW THE C8 JUST GETS BETTER AND BETTER.
Can you try getting your hands on a track package GT500 and compare that to the base model
C8 is the best car vs. $ in the automobile history; well done Chevy...
Not when u really look at it. His vett cost little more than the 760hp Shelby. So I take the Shelby for the money
No one buys the 60k vett. Hell I don’t think you really can everyone wants options
@@jessecumbee6156Ive pre-ordered the 1LT+Z51 @ $65K and according to pre-order stats 25% have ordered 1LT. So 25% of 20K orders is 5000 vetts at $60K...
@@jessecumbee6156 Its not just hp, power delivery and stability are as important. Whats the point of 760hp when you cant use it! C8 has the perfect weight distribution and equipped with an insane DCT. It will beat Shelby in every way except top-speed.
I can't wait till you get the CFTP GT500 to compare to the base model (if you still have it then). The base model is more aimed to the road and daily driving, of course but the CFTP should take its track ability to the next level. Can't wait! 👍
Did u mention c-8 fuel at the end of ur session? U said ur stangs tank was exhausted at the end of ur session if u mentioned the vet i missed it
Randy Murray well it’s pretty obvious, you have a 700+ hrps Shelby and a 495hrps vette second the engine in the front regardless wastes more gas cause it’s pulling the power where mid engine is pushing the power, third the Shelby weighs a lot more then the vette, fourth, the vette puts better down force and is less to lose traction, fifth better suspension, sometimes the smoother the ride can save you fuel, that goes for the suvs tho idk about cars like these but just wanted to throw that out there.
Spent the entire day at the track. C8 almost went through a complete tank of gas. Really impressed with it!
Loved how articulate you were in comparing the 2!
This gives a good idea on how the cars feel on the track. Great job! The Corvette had some alignment work done to compensate for the understeer. Did you have something done to the GT500 to compensate for it's handling weaknesses?
Quote: Did you have something done to the GT500 to compensate for *it's* handling weaknesses?
Now, read that sentence but this time, insert either "it is" or "it has" in place of *it's* and tell me if it makes sense?
NOTE: IT'S = contraction for either "it is" OR "it has"
Doesn't really make sense, does it?
The correct usage is simply *ITS* ~ when you refer BACK to a noun (person, place or thing), use *its* ~ when you want to say "it is" or "it has", use the APOSTROPHE!
@@itzanopinion Thats correct! Your right! Haha!
Man! You do an amazing job with your videos. Keep up the great work!