Challenger RT vs Mustang GT

[xs29j8]

Originally Posted by 2010SLVRBULIT

no looks, no performance = PRIUS, er.. I mean R/T

So clever...

Originally Posted by Jicata

I said I don't care between the looks of the two or the performance because of the fact that both are good in those catagories!!!!

Very true... While the Challenger R/T is not a good match for the new 5.0 Mustang at the dragstrip, it is a good performing modern musclecar! And although the new Mustang is not as well styled as the Challenger IMO, it still is a nice looking modern pony car... in fact better looking IMO than the more retro one that it replaced.

In my opinion, the Challenger is a better "all around" car... capable of carrying four normal sized adults in comfort, better ride, good gas mileage with the MDS system, well sized trunk... with great styling, high 13 second straight line performance, nice handling, and 135+ MPH top speed.

I have not tried to see how well the new Mustang "fits" me, but the previous one effectively did not have a usable rear seat... it was more like a padded package shelf. For an every day driver it might work fine, I rarely have more than one passenger ride with me. With kids or on a long trip the rear seat would have been a problem... maybe the current Mustang has more rear seat space? I have thought about getting a new V6 Mustang as a daily driver... might still do it one day.

Well, those are just my thoughts on the choice you face... how about a "Furiously Fuscia"' colored Challenger R/T for your wife?

XS

[Stew]

Originally Posted by 2010SLVRBULIT

no looks, no performance = PRIUS, er.. I mean R/T

That "prius" would walk your LT like a little doggie.........

[Jicata]

Originally Posted by Green Monster

Cadillac CTS-V

CTS-V = NO MORE HOUSE LOL>

[n!ght r!der]

Originally Posted by Stew

That "prius" would walk your LT like a little doggie.........

[Jicata]

Originally Posted by Stew

That "prius" would walk your LT like a little doggie.........

:w ord:

[derklug]

xs, that is not a rear seat, it is an extended package shelf. My kids can attest to that.

[eric n]

Challenger: Sexy as hell, big, ponderous, comfortable, numb, Thirsty, Outstanding CRUISER.

Mustang: Good Looking, but not as good looking. Small. Room for 2 adults and maybe 2 small kids only. Faster, Razor Sharp Handling. Almost World class drivers car. (magazines repeatedly compare it favorably to the M3).

What are your needs/wants?

[Georgie]

if you're talking 2011s then i say go w/ the GT. you get a lot more for your dollar

[xs29j8]

Originally Posted by derklug

xs, that is not a rear seat, it is an extended package shelf. My kids can attest to that.

Yep, that is what I meant (see quote below)... with the front seats adjusted fully back, there is little if any space between the seat back and rear seat bottom cushion. In fact, I remember a co-worker showing me that they would touch on his 2005 Mustang GT... can anyone confirm that? He said that was as built by Ford, not a modified seat track.

Originally Posted by xs29j8

I have not tried to see how well the new Mustang "fits" me, but the previous one effectively did not have a usable rear seat... it was more like a padded package shelf.

Some owners may drive for years without a need for the rear seat, so the extended/padded package shelf would be just fine. I rarely have anyone ride in the rear seat of my 2004 Ram 1500 Quad Cab... in the 6 1/2 years that I have owned it, maybe only 20-25 times in total. But hundreds of times I have folded the seat bottom up and used the folding steel cargo shelf to haul luggage, boxes, Etc.

The three modern muscle cars are difficult to do direct comparisons of... because they are basically in different size classes. In My Opinion, the Mustang is the only true "Pony" car of three competitors, with the Challenger really being a full sized Musclecar with Pony Car styling and suspension (especially the SRT8 version). The Camaro on the other hand is more of a Pony Car / Full Size Musclecar hybrid, with a width virtually the same as a Challenger and a length only about 2 inches longer than the Mustang. The weight of the Camaro is also midway between the Mustang and Challenger... about 250 pounds heavier than the Mustang & about 250 pounds lighter than the Challenger.


Note:

No offense intended to Camaro or Challenger owners who believe the new Camaro and Challenger are full fledged Pony Cars. My point is that making direct comparisons between cars so different in size/weight & engine options is very difficult. The new 5.0 Mustang GT is now being compared to the SS and SRT versions of it's competitors, leaving the Shelby GT500 Mustang in a class by itself... hopefully both GM & Chrysler will not let that stand.

XS

[Sleestack]

Originally Posted by xs29j8

The three modern muscle cars are difficult to do direct comparisons of... because they are basically in different size classes. In My Opinion, the Mustang is the only true "Pony" car of three competitors, with the Challenger really being a full sized Musclecar with Pony Car styling and suspension (especially the SRT8 version). The Camaro on the other hand is more of a Pony Car / Full Size Musclecar hybrid, with a width virtually the same as a Challenger and a length only about 2 inches longer than the Mustang. The weight of the Camaro is also midway between the Mustang and Challenger... about 250 pounds heavier than the Mustang & about 250 pounds lighter than the Challenger.


Note:
XS

If you look closely below at the interior dimensions of the Camaro, it is more similar to the Mustang than the Challenger. Actually, the Mustang is larger than the Camaro in some interior dimensions, such as headroom. I have driven all three, and consider the SS and GT as ponycars, and the Challenger as a muscle coupe. You are right that the SS has a larger exterior.....


http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...t_numbers.html

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by Georgie

if you're talking 2011s then i say go w/ the GT. you get a lot more for your dollar

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Mustang GT is around $8.30/lb while the Challenger R/T is $7.75/lb. So you get more car for your dollar with the Challenger. Remember, he said he didn't really care about performance ...

[Jicata]

Fellas I found my baby (as indicated in sig and avatar) I took her over the R/T due to how she drives and looks. I can't be any happier with my decision and it's big brother Camaro loves her too. I named her Samone. Due to the paint job and my Camaro is named Archablad. (LOL my nephew picked it) obviously the Camaro is a Boy.

I couldnt be any happier with these 2 cars!

[BackinBlackSS/RS]

Can we see your 1/4 mile timeslips?

[LS1owner]

anything Chrysler has to be an SRT8, that's where they put their performance money.