2009 Dodge Challenger vs 2010 Ford Mustang

2009 Dodge Challenger

2010 Ford Mustang

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2-Door Coupe R/T

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Challenger 2-Door Coupe R/T	16	25	$28,170	$30,220
Challenger 2-Door Coupe SE	17	25	$20,890	$22,220
Challenger 2-Door Coupe SRT8	13	19	$37,270	$40,220

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2-Door Conv GT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mustang 2-Door Conv GT	16	24	$30,706	$33,395
Mustang 2-Door Conv GT Premium	16	24	$33,406	$36,395
Mustang 2-Door Conv Shelby GT500	14	22	$46,686	$51,725
Mustang 2-Door Conv V6	18	26	$24,406	$26,395
Mustang 2-Door Conv V6 Premium	18	26	$27,106	$29,395
Mustang 2-Door Coupe GT	16	24	$26,206	$28,395
Mustang 2-Door Coupe GT Premium	16	24	$28,906	$31,395
Mustang 2-Door Coupe Shelby GT500	14	22	$42,236	$46,725
Mustang 2-Door Coupe V6	18	26	$19,906	$21,395
Mustang 2-Door Coupe V6 Premium	18	26	$22,606	$24,395

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$28,170

$30,706

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$30,220

$33,395

Monthly Payment Estimate

$504 / month

$557 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Let the burnouts begin! The Ford Mustang finally has another domestic competitor.

Nostalgia is still a big part of the appeal, but the 2010 Ford Mustang is now every bit a modern, refined sport coupe.

TCC Likes

Evocative styling
Balanced ride and handling
Manual transmission available on V-8s

Traditional V-8 power
Improved ride and handling
Hot new interior

TCC Dislikes

Droning V-8 exhaust
Power driver's seat does not tilt to provide rear seat access
No five-speed automatic transmission for V-6

No bragging rights regarding horsepower
Only five-speed transmissions
Hard plastics inside

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize sedan

Compact

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.9

45.0

Front Leg Room (in)

42.0

42.4

Front Hip Room (in)

54.6

53.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

91.5

81.0

Second Leg Room (in)

32.6

29.8

Front Head Room (in)

39.3

38.8

Second Hip Room (in)

48.6

45.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.2

55.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.4

36.5

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

57.1

56.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.1

62.6

Wheelbase (in)

116.0

107.1

Liftover Height (in)

33.0

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.7

80.1

Track Width, Front (in)

63.0

62.0

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

197.7

188.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.2

9.6

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x 0.4

11.8 x 0.75

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6 x 1.1

12.4 x 1.18

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

Yes

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.0

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.9

37.7

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Pwr

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.75

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.1

15.7

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TWN

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/55VR18

P235/50WR18

Rear Tire Order Code

TWN

Front Tire Size

P235/55VR18

P235/50WR18

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

100

1000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

1000

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3937

3651

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7.5

18 x 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7.5

18 x 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

14.7

14.2

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

730

- TBD -

Engine

Fuel System

SMPI

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

401 @ 4200

325 @ 4250

Engine Order Code

EZH

99H

Displacement

5.7L/345

4.6L/281

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

372 @ 5200

315 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas V8

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Manual

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.59

3.38

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.32

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Rear wheel drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.83

0.62

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.16

3.38

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

2.00

Trans Order Code

DGJ

44F

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.06

3.55

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Vehicle Name

Dodge Challenger

Ford Mustang

Body Style

2 Door Coupe

2 Door Convertible

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

five-link

w/Panhard rod

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

MacPherson strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

0.87

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

SLA

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

1.34

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

3-link solid axle

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.8

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