Dodge Challenger vs Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

2023 Dodge Challenger
2023 Dodge Challenger
$31,965MSRP
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2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
$70,300MSRP
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2023 Dodge Challenger
$31,965MSRP
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2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
$70,300MSRP
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Overview

Years produced

1970-1974

Years produced

1967

MSRP

$31,965

MSRP

$70,300

Listings

8808

Listings

582

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.2 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.2 out of 10

Pros

  • Terrifying to drive (in a good way)

  • Comfortable

  • Easy-to-use technology

Cons

  • Poor fuel economy

  • Outdated technology

  • Advanced safety features are not standard

Pros

  • Fun to drive

  • Powerful engine

  • Impressive technology

Cons

  • Not much cargo space

  • Poor value for money

Reviews Summary

In celebration of their final year turning perfectly good 305/35ZR20 Pirelli P Zeros into black stripes and circles on pavement, the Hemi V8-powered 2023 Challengers come in several “Last Call” special-edition models. Based on the R/T Scat Pack, the Challenger Shakedown and Swinger versions are limited to 1,000 examples each. Dodge will build 3,000 SRT Demon 170 models for the U.S. market, each making 1,025 horsepower. The rarest “Last Call” 2023 Challenger is the Black Ghost, limited to 300 units.

Verdict: For better and for worse, the 2023 Dodge Challenger is a time capsule, sending drivers back to an era where horsepower was the ultimate goal and fuel economy was a merely trivial anecdote. As it enters its final year, the Challenger offers more power than ever before, giving a dose of muscle-car performance heavy enough to match its irresistibly cool looks.

Reviews Summary

Chevrolet, Dodge, and Ford wage continuous battles for supremacy in order to win the hearts and minds of American consumers. Mainly, the war’s busiest front lines are in the pickup truck, SUV, and performance car segments. With the new 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, Dearborn finally has a legit combatant to take on the Camaro ZL1 and Challenger Hellcat. But it doesn’t come cheaply.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

3.6L 303 hp V6

Engine

5.2L 760 hp V8

Drive Train

RWD

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

4

Horsepower

303 hp @ 6350 rpm

Horsepower

760 hp @ 7300 rpm

MPG City

19

MPG City

12

MPG Highway

30

MPG Highway

18
2023 Dodge Challenger
2023 Dodge Challenger
$31,965MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
$70,300MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2023 Dodge Challenger
$31,965MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
$70,300MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

Years produced
1970-1974
1967
MSRP
$31,965
$70,300
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.6

4.8

Expert reviews

7.2 out of 10

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7.2 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Terrifying to drive (in a good way)

  • Comfortable

  • Easy-to-use technology

Cons

  • Poor fuel economy

  • Outdated technology

  • Advanced safety features are not standard

Pros

  • Fun to drive

  • Powerful engine

  • Impressive technology

Cons

  • Not much cargo space

  • Poor value for money

Summary

In celebration of their final year turning perfectly good 305/35ZR20 Pirelli P Zeros into black stripes and circles on pavement, the Hemi V8-powered 2023 Challengers come in several “Last Call” special-edition models. Based on the R/T Scat Pack, the Challenger Shakedown and Swinger versions are limited to 1,000 examples each. Dodge will build 3,000 SRT Demon 170 models for the U.S. market, each making 1,025 horsepower. The rarest “Last Call” 2023 Challenger is the Black Ghost, limited to 300 units.

Verdict: For better and for worse, the 2023 Dodge Challenger is a time capsule, sending drivers back to an era where horsepower was the ultimate goal and fuel economy was a merely trivial anecdote. As it enters its final year, the Challenger offers more power than ever before, giving a dose of muscle-car performance heavy enough to match its irresistibly cool looks.

Chevrolet, Dodge, and Ford wage continuous battles for supremacy in order to win the hearts and minds of American consumers. Mainly, the war’s busiest front lines are in the pickup truck, SUV, and performance car segments. With the new 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, Dearborn finally has a legit combatant to take on the Camaro ZL1 and Challenger Hellcat. But it doesn’t come cheaply.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
3.6L 303 hp V6
5.2L 760 hp V8
Drive Train
RWD
RWD
Seating Capacity
5
4
Horsepower
303 hp @ 6350 rpm
760 hp @ 7300 rpm
MPG City
19
12
MPG Highway
30
18
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