Ford Mustang vs. Dodge Challenger
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Vehicle Comparison Rundown
The Dodge Challenger and the Ford Mustang are both muscle cars. The Challenger is available as a two-door coupe, which comes with rear-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive. The Mustang comes as a two-door coupe and convertible, and has rear-wheel drive.
Standard and optional power levels on the Dodge Challenger and the Ford Mustang are directly comparable. The Challenger has 305 horsepower standard, and the Mustang has 310. The Challenger’s top optional engine has 485 horsepower, with a maximum of 475 in the Mustang’s Bullitt special edition. Specialized higher-performance versions of both cars are also available, with even more horsepower.
The Challenger has an advantage in interior and trunk space, thanks to its wheelbase being nine inches longer than the Mustang’s. In practical terms, this gives the Challenger a rear seat, which is not the case with the Mustang. The larger Challenger also has a bigger trunk.
Another major difference is the relative age of the Dodge Challenger and the Ford Mustang platforms. The Challenger is essentially unchanged since the 2008 model year. The Mustang was all-new for 2015. If you prefer an old-school, larger muscle car with a usable back seat, go with the Challenger. If you would like something more engaging to drive and more contemporary, or if you definitely want a convertible, the Mustang is the best choice.