Dodge Charger (1981 – 1987) vs Ford Mustang (1978 – 1993): specs compared
The Dodge Charger is the more powerful of the two, with up to 146 hp against 141 hp. It uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 16.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,002 kg against 1,280 kg. The Dodge Charger dates from 1981 – 1987, the Ford Mustang from 1978 – 1993.
| Specification |
Dodge
Charger
1981 – 1987
|
Ford
Mustang
1978 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Documented years | 1981 – 1987 | 1978 – 1993 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 8 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 63 – 148 hp | 141 hp |
| Torque | 113 – 228 Nm | 339 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 10.3 s |
| Top speed | — | 167 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 10.7 L/100 km | 16.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,412 mm | 4,445 mm |
| Width | 1,694 mm | 1,786 mm |
| Height | 1,290 mm | 1,270 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,454 mm | 2,446 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,002 – 1,107 kg | 1,280 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.