2021 Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Mustang Augusta GA
2021 Dodge Challenger vs. Ford Mustang Augusta GA
The muscle car market is loaded with power and tradition, and the Dodge Challenger and Ford Mustang have been contenders for over 50 years. The Ford Mustang has been an American icon for years and continues to be. The 2021 Dodge Challenger is a modern interpretation of the classic American muscle car, offering buyers the most powerful engine options on the market. The staff at Thomson Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT thought we would compare the top two muscle cars in a head-to-head competition. Keep reading to see how these two matched up.
2021 Dodge Challenger Power & Handling
The 2021 Dodge Challenger offers an engine for every stage of the muscle car driver. New to the line for 2021 is the SRT Super Stock’s revised powertrain, Offer an outstanding 0 to 60 mph time of 3.25 seconds. It also killed the quarter-mile in 10.5 seconds with a top speed of 168 mph. The Award-winning 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 with 303 horsepower is offered in the SXT, SXT AWD, GT, and GT AWD models. Next up is Dodge’s legendary 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 with 375 horsepower, the naturally aspirated 392 HEMI V-8 with 485 horsepower, which is offered in the R/T Scat Pack and Scat Pack Widebody models. The big boys, a supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V-8 with 717 horsepower in SRT Hellcat models, are the first of three supercharged engines offered. Then comes the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI high-output V-8 with 797 horsepower in SRT Hellcat Redeye models. The supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI high-output V-8 with unique calibration to make 807 horsepower on SRT Super Stock is a monster of an engine. Dodge provides three transmissions to choose from: the standard Tremec six-speed manual transmission. The TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission and the robust, heavy-duty TorqueFlite 8HP90 eight-speed automatic transmission.
2021 Ford Mustang Power & Handling
The 2021 Ford Mustang offers buyers three engine options, a 2.3-liter turbocharged inline-4 5.0-liter V8 and a 5.2-liter supercharged V8. The 2.3-liter turbocharged inline-4 offers 310 horsepower, or if you upgrade to the High-Performance Package, you will get bumped up to 332 horsepower. The 5.0-liter V8 provides 460 horsepower, and the 5.2-liter supercharged V8 gives drivers 760 horsepower. The EcoBoost 2.3-liter comes with a 6-speed manual transmission. A 10-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters is available with the EcoBoost and GT Mustangs. All models are rear-wheel-drive.
2021 Dodge Challenger Features & Design
The Challenger offers as many interior options as it does engines, all of which provide a contemporary yet retro feel to its interior. Some standard features on all trim levels are heated, ventilated leather seats, power tilt/telescope steering column, and unique wheels. New for 2021, memory feature for driver seat, steering column, side mirrors, and radio presets. If you’re looking to stand out, you can always choose the Widebody Package on R/T Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat, and SRT Hellcat Redeye models. This package adds 3.5 inches of overall width, rides on sticky 305/35ZR20 Pirelli tires mounted to 20-by-11-inch wheels, and includes electric power steering (EPS) system with SRT Drive Modes. If your looking for technology, look to the generous 8.4-inch infotainment touchscreen to display the available Uconnect 4C, Hands-Free Calling, or the available 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot.
2021 Ford Mustang Features & Design
The Mustang offers enough room for the driver and front passenger, but rear passengers will be squished, and if you opt for the Shelby model, you will ditch them all together as this is a two-seater. Unfortunately, the three-quarter rear view in any Mustang coupe is blocked by the wide pillars and sloping roof. If you chose the convertible model, the fabric creates a few blind spots you need to watch out for. Ford did make the Mustangs truck a practical 13.5 cubic feet in the coupe and 11.4 on the convertible. Both models offer a rear seat that can split and fold, allowing for more room. The optional driver digital dash is impressive as it will reconfigure itself according to which drive mode is selected and is highly customizable.
Conclusion:
As you can see, both of these cars offer power, but with its 807 horsepower and room for passengers, it is clear to see that the 2021 Dodge Challenger is the winner of this race. If you would like to take the 2021 Challenger for a test drive to see just how powerful it is, stop into Thomson Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT today! Your friendly sales team is eager to show you what all those ponies feel like! If you can’t make it down to the showroom, you can always see our entire inventory on our website.