Between the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Charger is an intense rivalry that started over 50 years ago. This year the feud continues as the muscle cars continue to fight for supremacy in the streets. When the dust settles, the 2021 Ford Mustang still proves itself the best value when we put it up against the 2021 Dodge Charger this year.
The comparison table provided offers a sneak preview of some reasons buyers continue to choose the Mustang over anything else:
2021 Ford Mustang |
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2021 Dodge Charger |
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$27,155Â | Starting MSRPÂ | $30,570Â |
2.3-liter EcoBoost® I4 | Base Engine | 3.6-liter V6 |
310 hp, 350 lb-ft of torque | Engine Output | 303 hp, 268 lb-ft of torque |
Up to 21 city / 29 hwy mpg | Fuel Economy | Up to 19 city / 30 hwy mpg |
Our research shows that the 2021 Ford Mustang sports car has more to offer from the base level than the more expensive 2021 Dodge Charger. The baseline engine is a 310-horsepower EcoBoost®, but owners can also choose from a 480-horsepower 5.0L V8 in the Mustang GT or the 760-horsepower 5.2L supercharged V8 on the legendary Shelby GT500.
The 2021 Ford Mustang balances its muscle car fortitude with modern car amenities, including a standard Ford Co-Pilot360® suite of driver aids. This suite comes fully loaded with confidence-enhancing features that can step in to help defend you and your Mustang from sudden, unexpected hazards on the road, including:
Other features standard on every Mustang includes push-button start, high-intensity-discharge (HID) headlights, selectable settings for the steering (Comfort/Normal/Sport), and an in-car 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot. Mustang fans in the Atlanta area can test drive the 2021 Ford Mustang by visiting the experts at Akins Ford in Winder, GA.