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May 4, 2026

High-octane muscle: Edmunds compares the Ford Mustang and Dodge Charger

By BRADLEY IGER
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The Ford Mustang (left) and Dodge Charger have been trading barbs since the 1960s, but the latest iterations of these brawny coupes take distinctly different approaches to the modern muscle car formula.

The Ford Mustang and Dodge Charger have been rivals since the 1960s, but modern versions take distinct approaches to the muscle car formula. Today's Mustang leans into sports car territory, with sharp reflexes and the track-tuned Dark Horse model. The Charger is more pragmatic, debuting as an EV under the Daytona moniker in 2024, and now available with a turbocharged six-cylinder in the R/T and Scat Pack. We're taking a closer look at the Mustang GT, Mustang Dark Horse, Charger R/T, and Charger Scat Pack to find out which one delivers the best overall package.


 
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