Motor Trend Poll: Charger Vs Mustang
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 262
Likes: 0
From:
RE: Motor Trend Poll: Charger Vs Mustang
To me why even compare, #1 its a movie. They dictate what goes on. #2 it comes down to money, whoever has the most money will go faster. To me the Mustang died after 1970. Also it is hard not to sell and try and perfect a platform when that is the only thing you have to sell.
RE: Motor Trend Poll: Charger Vs Mustang
Sorry guys, I'm not a Ford fan but would I rather drive a (Stickshift / Slushbox)... Come on, no way in hell would I take the slushbox. Heck the only reason I have it in my truck is I couldn't afford a new Dak specced how I wanted...
Amateur
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
From: B.C. Canada
RE: Motor Trend Poll: Charger Vs Mustang
I would have to go with the Charger, never been a fan of the "stang".Not to be insulting to any who like them but I never really liked them.Be it they have awesome power for a light car but not my cup of tea. When I went for a new car with power, I went to the Dodge lot and ended up buying my wagon andnever regretted it.
Professional
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 161
Likes: 0
From:
RE: Motor Trend Poll: Charger Vs Mustang
mustang looks pretty nice in that bullit movie. American muscle is american muscle. Old school mustang aint bad but I'd rather take a 68 cuda with a 340 anyday. All day. Anyways...
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 307
Likes: 0
From: Portland, OR
RE: Motor Trend Poll: Charger Vs Mustang
ORIGINAL: Spear_em
How rediculous! You are gonna choose a car with less hp, and a car that you've said you "hated", because of 2 extra doors. Don't say you havent; becuase I can go back and find it. Whats wrong with you; ARE YOU MAD? Are you not taking your medication? Because that to me just sounds stupid, to not like a car because it has 4 doors.
How rediculous! You are gonna choose a car with less hp, and a car that you've said you "hated", because of 2 extra doors. Don't say you havent; becuase I can go back and find it. Whats wrong with you; ARE YOU MAD? Are you not taking your medication? Because that to me just sounds stupid, to not like a car because it has 4 doors.
You want a family car, there are tons of them, go buy one.And dont give me that crap about Im an enthusiast but I need more room.You want a REAL car? Then leave behind the silly unneeded doors andweight behindand buy a man's car like the 'Stang, camaro, or if you want to step up to the plate wearing your big boy pants, then you buy the challenger. Then for hauling people around spend $2500 on a used Intrepid or whatever. If you dont have a problem compromising your main ride then dont tell me you're an enthusiast. Or start flaming someone else for stating a rational opinion.
R.I.P. Dusty (Retired Moderator
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 24,471
Likes: 0
From: Alamosa, Colorado (200 yards from the Rio Grande)
RE: Motor Trend Poll: Charger Vs Mustang
ORIGINAL: big asp
Your point is well taken but they are being compared because of the movie, Bullit. You know, the chase scene between the black hemi Charger and the fastback Mustang? Actually the 500 isn't really in the same class as the Charger because it is extremely underpowered by comparison. Ford's TV ads claimed that the 500s are faster than a base 300. Big deal! They are not even in the same ball park in performance with a 300C, Magnum R/T or Charger R/T.
BTW, the fastest car in that chase scene has to be the VW bug. It had to be faster than both the other cars because it was at just about every intersection ahead of the others. I think it appears about 7 or 8 times in the same sequence. Watch the movie again and see how fast that VW gets around.
ORIGINAL: 2coff
This is a B.S. comparison, there two completly diffrent types of car and sould not even be compared. Now would you race a Charger or a Five-hundred, those car are in the same class.
This is a B.S. comparison, there two completly diffrent types of car and sould not even be compared. Now would you race a Charger or a Five-hundred, those car are in the same class.
BTW, the fastest car in that chase scene has to be the VW bug. It had to be faster than both the other cars because it was at just about every intersection ahead of the others. I think it appears about 7 or 8 times in the same sequence. Watch the movie again and see how fast that VW gets around.
Dusty
Veteran
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 333
Likes: 0
From:
RE: Motor Trend Poll: Charger Vs Mustang
Man, if they were comparing the Charger SRT-8 to the Mustang GT, it'd be a whole different ballgame.
The Charger SRT-8 is a far more refined machine than the Mustangand it's prehistoric suspension setup (live axle rear? WTF?). Despite being the heavier car at 4160 lbs., the Charger pulls a .89G on the skidpad while the Mustang GT does a .85G.
As far as acceleration is concerned, the Charger has the Mustang in it's rearview mirrors. 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds and the 1/4-mile in 12.8 seconds for the Charger. 5.2 and 13.9 seconds respectively for the 'stang.
When it comes to braking, I have to laugh at how pitiful the Mustang is in comparison. It takes that tired, old horse 116 feet to top from 60-0 mph whilst the SRT-8 does the same deed in 110 feet! Pretty sad considering the 735 lbs weight difference!
Lastly, in my opinion, the SRT-8 looks far more menacing with it's muscular shoulders, functional hoodscope, and bold 20-inch wheels than the new Mustang does with it's wannabe, retro styling. If you want a '68 Mustang, why don't you just buy the real thing instead of the poser? They're both about as technologically advanced anyhow, so you might as well purchase the one with sex-appeal. *shrugs*
That's my 2 cents.
The Charger SRT-8 is a far more refined machine than the Mustangand it's prehistoric suspension setup (live axle rear? WTF?). Despite being the heavier car at 4160 lbs., the Charger pulls a .89G on the skidpad while the Mustang GT does a .85G.
As far as acceleration is concerned, the Charger has the Mustang in it's rearview mirrors. 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds and the 1/4-mile in 12.8 seconds for the Charger. 5.2 and 13.9 seconds respectively for the 'stang.
When it comes to braking, I have to laugh at how pitiful the Mustang is in comparison. It takes that tired, old horse 116 feet to top from 60-0 mph whilst the SRT-8 does the same deed in 110 feet! Pretty sad considering the 735 lbs weight difference!
Lastly, in my opinion, the SRT-8 looks far more menacing with it's muscular shoulders, functional hoodscope, and bold 20-inch wheels than the new Mustang does with it's wannabe, retro styling. If you want a '68 Mustang, why don't you just buy the real thing instead of the poser? They're both about as technologically advanced anyhow, so you might as well purchase the one with sex-appeal. *shrugs*
That's my 2 cents.
Amateur
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
From: B.C. Canada
RE: Motor Trend Poll: Charger Vs Mustang
Have to agree with Dartman....the SRT8 Charger looks wicked andgreat performace for a large sedan.We have a couple cruising my area and they are a real head turner.
I really like the front end (more than the Magnum) but when I drove both...the wagon just felt better and have never regretted it....It was more me.
I really like the front end (more than the Magnum) but when I drove both...the wagon just felt better and have never regretted it....It was more me.
Rookie
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
From:
RE: Motor Trend Poll: Charger Vs Mustang
Large Sedan exactly, this movie is supposed to be based on the fast roudy look, i gotta admit the mustang can really be given a mean look, the charger is a cool looking car but a 4 door?, i dont know, movies are not based on performance , performance can be fooled in any movie with visual effects and sounds, but the overall look of the vehicle is what things are based on.
