Dodge Challenger (LC) R/T vs Ford Mustang (S650) GT
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TL;DR
Dodge Challenger (LC) R/TSmart Money, Pragmatists
Biggest reasons are MSRP (+21%), Fuel Economy (+17%), and Body Style (coupe).
Ford Mustang (S650) GTHead Turners
Biggest reasons are Power-to-Weight (+38%), Power (+30%), and Redline (+29%).
| Spec | Dodge Challenger (LC) R/T | Ford Mustang (S650) GT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model Years | 2008–2023 | 2024–2026 | |
| Release Date | 2009-07-09 | 2023-05-29 | |
| Body Style | coupe | coupe / convertible | |
| Configuration | V8 | V8 | |
| Displacement | 5.7L (345 ci) | 5.0L (307 ci) | -10.9% |
| Engine Code | 5.7 Hemi | Gen-4 Coyote | |
| Crank | cross-plane | cross-plane | |
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated | |
| Fuel | gasoline | gasoline | |
| Redline | 5,800 rpm | 7,500 rpm | +29.3% |
| Power | 375 hp @ 5,150 rpm | 486 hp @ 7,150 rpm | +29.6% |
| Torque | 405 ft·lbs @ 4,300 rpm | 415 ft·lbs @ 4,900 rpm | +2.6% |
| Compression | 10.5:1 | 12.0:1 | +14.3% |
| Bore × Stroke | 99.5 × 90.9 mm | 93.0 × 92.7 mm | |
| Powertrain | ICE | ICE | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Transmission | manual 6-speed | manual 6-speed | |
| Curb Weight | 4,136 lbs | 3,874 lbs | -6.3% |
| Power-to-Weight | 200 hp/ton | 277 hp/ton | +38.4% |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.1s | 4.1s | -19.6% |
| Top Speed | 155 mph | 162 mph | +4.4% |
| MSRP | $35,095 | $42,495 | +21.1% |
| Fuel Economy | 19 / 30 / 23 mpg | 16 / 24 / 19 mpg | -17.4% |