2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2013 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 42 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Ford Mustang (380 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger. 2009 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 2013 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2013 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2009 Dodge Charger 2013 Ford Mustang
Make Dodge Ford
Model Charger Mustang
Year Released 2009 2013
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3518 cc 3700 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 250 HP 301 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 339 Nm 380 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 4250 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1692 kg 1650 kg
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 4778 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 2035 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1425 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.4 L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 11.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 61 L