2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 361 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Dodge Charger (535 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Mustang | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Ford | Dodge |
Model | Mustang | Charger |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3801 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 368 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 535 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1853 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5083 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1478 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3048 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 72 L |