2021 Dodge Challenger vs 2021 Ford Mustang
Overview | |
MSRP$29,450 | MSRP$27,205 |
Average price$32,805 | Average price$30,530 |
Listings1295 | Listings1020 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
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2021 Dodge Challenger Reviews SummaryDodge is down to only two cars and one SUV. None have seen a ground-up redesign in 10 years. The Challenger is riding on the same 1990s-era Mercedes chassis as when the muscle car debuted in 2008. But amazingly, the Dodge lineup isn't entirely backward. The Challenger is more of a legend in 2021 than any muscle car claimed to be in the 1970s. It is a single-minded sled of straight-line speed that has aged, for all the better, into a serious, high-tech dragster. Selling the Challenger as a silly, loudmouthed idiot of a car isn't some marketing ploy—it's the real thing and it's why Dodge can afford to build only three vehicles. The Challenger, like all passions that override logic, is brilliantly executed in thought and hopelessly flawed as a car. If it's for you, you'll know. | |
2021 Ford Mustang Reviews SummaryThe Ford Mustang is many things to many owners. Unlike its competitors, the Dodge Challenger and Chevrolet Camaro, the Mustang never left the market. It has evolved and iterated. It’s been of-the-moment and decidedly retro. The 2021 Ford Mustang calls upon its past but also embraces the present, with modern technology wrapped in a hyper-stylized package. For fans of the Blue Oval, it’s the only sports car they may consider, but the Mustang’s trim lineup and list of features make is welcoming enough for any performance enthusiast looking for (relatively) affordable driving fun. For 2021, Ford has added to this lineup with a new Mach 1 trim. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.6L 303 hp V6 | Engine2.3L 310 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower303 hp @ 6350 rpm | Horsepower310 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City19 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway29 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.6L 303 hp V6 | Engine Name2.3L 310 hp I4 |
Torque268 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | Torque350 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Horsepower303 hp @ 6350 rpm | Horsepower310 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway29 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.2 cu ft | Cargo Space13.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3858 lbs | Curb Weight3491 lbs |
Height57.7 in | Height54.3 in |
Length197.9 in | Length188.5 in |
Width85.4 in | Width81.9 in |
Wheelbase116.0 in | Wheelbase107.1 in |
Maximum Payload1092 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $29,450 | $27,205 |
Average price | $32,805 | $30,530 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.8 | 4.7 |
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | 8.2 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Dodge is down to only two cars and one SUV. None have seen a ground-up redesign in 10 years. The Challenger is riding on the same 1990s-era Mercedes chassis as when the muscle car debuted in 2008. But amazingly, the Dodge lineup isn't entirely backward. The Challenger is more of a legend in 2021 than any muscle car claimed to be in the 1970s. It is a single-minded sled of straight-line speed that has aged, for all the better, into a serious, high-tech dragster. Selling the Challenger as a silly, loudmouthed idiot of a car isn't some marketing ploy—it's the real thing and it's why Dodge can afford to build only three vehicles. The Challenger, like all passions that override logic, is brilliantly executed in thought and hopelessly flawed as a car. If it's for you, you'll know. | The Ford Mustang is many things to many owners. Unlike its competitors, the Dodge Challenger and Chevrolet Camaro, the Mustang never left the market. It has evolved and iterated. It’s been of-the-moment and decidedly retro. The 2021 Ford Mustang calls upon its past but also embraces the present, with modern technology wrapped in a hyper-stylized package. For fans of the Blue Oval, it’s the only sports car they may consider, but the Mustang’s trim lineup and list of features make is welcoming enough for any performance enthusiast looking for (relatively) affordable driving fun. For 2021, Ford has added to this lineup with a new Mach 1 trim. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.6L 303 hp V6 | 2.3L 310 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Horsepower | 303 hp @ 6350 rpm | 310 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 19 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 29 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.6L 303 hp V6 | 2.3L 310 hp I4 |
Torque | 268 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | 350 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Horsepower | 303 hp @ 6350 rpm | 310 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 29 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.2 cu ft | 13.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3858 lbs | 3491 lbs |
Height | 57.7 in | 54.3 in |
Length | 197.9 in | 188.5 in |
Width | 85.4 in | 81.9 in |
Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 107.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1092 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
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