Ford Mustang vs Dodge Challenger

When it comes to picking out your next sports car to hug every curve around Marion, Herrin, and Carbondale, IL, you want one that not only fulfills your need for speed but has the high-tech features you want inside the cabin.

Two of most popular models, the 2021 Ford Mustang and the 2021 Dodge Challenger, likely sit high on your list of considerations. But how do you know which one has more of what you want every time you take the wheel? Our team at Watermark Ford of Marion is here to help you decide.

Performance: Keep Your Finger on the Pulse

A key part of the sports car driving experience is checking your performance stats. Both these models offer clear windows into this mechanical world. The 2021 Ford Mustang comes standard with Track Apps® that enable you to view detailed performance metrics, such as an accelerometer with lateral and longitudinal g-forces, along with:

• Lap Times
• Acceleration Times
• Automatic Countdown Starts

In the Dodge Challenger, however, you'll need to upgrade to enjoy the benefit of having these comprehensive performance stats on board.

Technology: Customize Your Driver Views

In terms of keeping your performance stats in view, the 2021 Dodge Challenger offers an optional 7-inch Driver Information Digital Cluster Display. Over in the 2021 Ford Mustang, however, you can once again take this up a few notches with the available 12-inch fully configurable LCD digital cluster.

For a truly personalized experience, you can choose from three different views each with their own MyColor® that enhances the mood by altering the gauge hues. The optional LCD digital cluster views include:

• Normal
• Sport
• Track

The 2021 Dodge Challenger does not offer different views or a comparable feature to MyColor® in the Ford Mustang.

Safety & Driver Assistance: Embrace the Open Road with Confidence

Both the 2021 Ford Mustang and the 2021 Dodge Challenger come standard with a Rear View Camera that makes it easy to maneuver backward, whether you're at the racetrack or pulling out of your driveway. Along with that, the Ford Mustang comes standard with the following Ford Co-Pilot360™ Technology features:

• BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert
• Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
• Auto High-Beam Headlamps
• Lane-Keeping System

Not only do these features boost your senses through audio and visual alerts, but they also operate autonomously, so you can enjoy every ride to the fullest. Though the 2021 Dodge Challenger offers comparable features to these, you'll need to upgrade to a higher trim level to enjoy them.

On top of these driver-support features, the Ford Mustang also offers available Ford and Waze. It streamlines every trip by integrating your favorite navigation service and helping you avoid traffic jams with ease. Simply plug in your iPhone to project the app directly on the optional SYNC® 3 touchscreen display.

In comparison, the Dodge Challenger does not offer complete Waze integration like this.

Final Call: 2021 Ford Mustang or 2021 Dodge Challenger?

Though the Dodge Challenger puts up a good fight, the Ford Mustang ultimately offers more standard features and has some features you won't find in its competitor. The only thing left to do is experience the thrill of open road for yourself.

Contact us at Watermark Ford of Marion to take the 2021 Ford Mustang to the streets of Marion, Herrin, and Carbondale, IL, today!