2007 Dodge Charger vs. 2009 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Charger. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Charger weights approximately 1377 kg more than 2009 Ford Mustang.
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, 2009 Ford Mustang (326 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Charger. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Charger. 2007 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Charger | 2009 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Charger | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 4009 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |
