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Dodge Challenger (LC) R/T Scat PackSmart Money, Pragmatists
Biggest reasons are MSRP (+38%), Displacement (+21%), and Fuel Economy (+17%).
Ford Mustang (S650) Dark HorseDrivers
Biggest reason is Redline (+17%).
Spec Dodge Challenger (LC) R/T Scat Pack Ford Mustang (S650) Dark Horse Difference
Model Years 2008–2023 2024–2026
Release Date 2009-07-09 2023-05-29
Body Style coupe coupe
Configuration V8 V8
Displacement 6.4L (392 ci) 5.0L (307 ci) -21.5%
Engine Code 6.4 Hemi 392 Gen-4 Coyote
Crank cross-plane cross-plane
Aspiration naturally aspirated naturally aspirated
Fuel gasoline gasoline
Redline 6,400 rpm 7,500 rpm +17.2%
Power 485 hp @ 6,100 rpm 500 hp @ 7,250 rpm +3.1%
Torque 475 ft·lbs @ 4,100 rpm 415 ft·lbs @ 4,900 rpm -12.6%
Compression 10.9:1 12.0:1 +10.1%
Bore × Stroke 103.9 × 94.6 mm 93.0 × 92.7 mm
Powertrain ICE ICE
Drivetrain RWD RWD
Transmission manual 6-speed manual 6-speed
Curb Weight 4,178 lbs 3,997 lbs -4.3%
Power-to-Weight 256 hp/ton 276 hp/ton +7.8%
0–100 km/h 4.3s 4.0s -7.0%
Top Speed 181 mph 166 mph -8.2%
MSRP $43,095 $59,265 +37.5%
Fuel Economy 19 / 30 / 23 mpg 16 / 24 / 19 mpg -17.4%