The Stingray Z51 is a much better car for the $, just start with the design, there is a huge difference, I wouldn't trade a C7 for the Shelby GT350 but you should get the manual transmission if you are planning to track it. I already test drove the Shelby and decided to go for the Stingray. Very few people would be able to distinguish the GT350 from a regular mustang by its looks, but the Stingray it's always an attention getter, it looks like an exotic costing much more and the low seat jet cockpit cabin is really amazing, no contest here either.