Head-to-Head Comparison: 2008 Ford Mustang GT vs. 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8
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In honor of the paper road test I have cut a picture of a 426 Hemi and put it under the hood of my Challenger. It was fast (on paper). Then I cut a picture of a top fuel Hemi and well... now I have to upgrade my brakes So on paper I run as fast as a top fuel and stop even better Moral of the story is wait until they line them up side by side or at least test both cars involved. Too many of you cross over guys looking for a reason to stay loyal to your brand. I don't have a problem with that, but at least wait for goodness sake for a real test before you down the new Challenger. If you don't want one because its a tenth or two slower or a tenth or two faster then you really missed the whole picture of what its like to own a Challenger SRT-8. When the people start to stop and ask you about the car and your running late constantly from all the info you have to give. But when was the last time you were in a new Mustang and folks stopped you and asked about the car. As long as I have driven my Challenger I have folks who want to relive the past for a few minutes and tell me some really cool stories of their Challenger experience.
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RE: Head-to-Head Comparison: 2008 Ford Mustang GT vs. 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8
First of all I didn't author the article, did I? Secondly, whether you choose to accept it or not, the SRT8 was made to CHALLENGE the Mustang! Even the most basic of V8s, such as the GT. You've seen all the articles and hype that I have about there now being another contender in the muscle car wars, etc. Therefore, I'm really surprised by your lack of thoughtful, reasonably intelligent comebacks. Last and certainly not the least of which was this: "it was a comparison done by a bunch of guys who were probably drunk at the time and needed something to argue about."? You just keep tellin' yourself that...whatever gets you to sleep at night RLSH...
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This is the basis of why you don't understand, the SRT-8 was never made to compete against the GT, that was never its intention and I'll never understand why you so desperately want that to be the comparison (actually I do and that is why your insisting to compare these two against each other). A $40K car is not going to take sales away from a $27K car, an argument of such is completely illogical. The other way is certainly possible, but the inverse is not on a large scale. When the R/T model comes out, there will be some crossing over, but the Mustang will hold the sales lead no matter what happens. I've been saying it from the beginning that no matter what the Mustang will remain the sales leader thanks to its almost 45 year momentum behind it.
The fact of the matter is the GT500 is not that much better than the GT, so you could also use that argument in the case of the GT vs. the GT500. The Challenger SRT-8 is going to take some sales from the GT500 thanks to the fact that it is a bit cheaper and provides similar performance and a higher top speed. Again, this comparison was not based off of REAL results, it was a comparison done by a bunch of guys who were probably drunk at the time and needed something to argue about. It's entirely irrelevant.
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Head-to-Head Comparison: Shelby GT500 Mustang vs. Challenger SRT8
Last week I pitted the Mustang GT against the Challenger SRT8. This "Basic" Mustang vs. "Performance" Challenger comparison was designed to see if the most basic of V8 Mustangs can compete with what Dodge calls the "Performance" Challenger. After all, a lot of people say the Challenger will hurt Mustang sales, so I wanted to see what impact, if any, the SRT8 would have on the base 4.6L Mustang. In the end, the GT was able to keep up with the SRT8 in the numbers game. It was also cheaper and achieved better gas mileage. That's a given. It's a basic model and the SRT8 is a performance model vehicle. What really surprised me, though, was the performance comparison. I thought the SRT8 would boast superior performance numbers against a basic V8 Mustang. It didn't.
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Head-to-Head Comparison: Shelby GT500 Mustang vs. Challenger SRT8
Last week I pitted the Mustang GT against the Challenger SRT8. This "Basic" Mustang vs. "Performance" Challenger comparison was designed to see if the most basic of V8 Mustangs can compete with what Dodge calls the "Performance" Challenger. After all, a lot of people say the Challenger will hurt Mustang sales, so I wanted to see what impact, if any, the SRT8 would have on the base 4.6L Mustang. In the end, the GT was able to keep up with the SRT8 in the numbers game. It was also cheaper and achieved better gas mileage. That's a given. It's a basic model and the SRT8 is a performance model vehicle. What really surprised me, though, was the performance comparison. I thought the SRT8 would boast superior performance numbers against a basic V8 Mustang. It didn't.
The fact of the matter is the GT500 is not that much better than the GT, so you could also use that argument in the case of the GT vs. the GT500. The Challenger SRT-8 is going to take some sales from the GT500 thanks to the fact that it is a bit cheaper and provides similar performance and a higher top speed. Again, this comparison was not based off of REAL results, it was a comparison done by a bunch of guys who were probably drunk at the time and needed something to argue about. It's entirely irrelevant.
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RE: Head-to-Head Comparison: 2008 Ford Mustang GT vs. 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8
Dude, how is that ignorant? I could see if I made some comment about your Dodge Dart beating my Mustang...now that would be ignorant.
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I really don't think its the article as it is the reason, that gets you Ford guys all wound up. Every negative article written that puts a negative light on the Challenger finds its way here to a corus of reasons to not purchase a Challenger. Only to be followed with a positive rebuttle comment. Seems that if we first look and think of what we are reading... then the comments would not be made to begin with. Dodge Challenger Forums and more than likely Mopar guys on said sight. And with that said, I would expect to see people point out the falacy of paper bench racing. The test will come soon and whatever it is is what it will be. I want the new Challenger for reasons other than 0-60 or 1/4 mile. I like the retro looks and will purchase one... as far as the Mustang GT goes. Well we know about that because every Mag has tested one and it will need some more ummmph to keep up with an R/T Challenger. That is just my prediction and I'll have to wait until they hit the streets to prove that point But is this not what we all want... all the American car manufactures having pony cars that are close in specs and fun to drive?
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First of all I didn't author the article, did I? Secondly, whether you choose to accept it or not, the SRT8 was made to CHALLENGE the Mustang! Even the most basic of V8s, such as the GT. You've seen all the articles and hype that I have about there now being another contender in the muscle car wars, etc. Therefore, I'm really surprised by your lack of thoughtful, reasonably intelligent comebacks. Last and certainly not the least of which was this: "it was a comparison done by a bunch of guys who were probably drunk at the time and needed something to argue about."? You just keep tellin' yourself that...whatever gets you to sleep at night RLSH...
First of all I didn't author the article, did I? Secondly, whether you choose to accept it or not, the SRT8 was made to CHALLENGE the Mustang! Even the most basic of V8s, such as the GT. You've seen all the articles and hype that I have about there now being another contender in the muscle car wars, etc. Therefore, I'm really surprised by your lack of thoughtful, reasonably intelligent comebacks. Last and certainly not the least of which was this: "it was a comparison done by a bunch of guys who were probably drunk at the time and needed something to argue about."? You just keep tellin' yourself that...whatever gets you to sleep at night RLSH...
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The issue is the writers at Edmunds lack a professional approach to writing their articles, they instead like to rip off bad jokes from other writers. The fact of the matter is they are supposed to be performing an objective review comparing two cars as they want to be considered an official and objective source for reviews and all they do is yap on in an unprofessional manner in a way that I would expect to find on a forum not a so called "professional" outlet for news. When they make it as apparent that they favor one car over the other on an outlet like this, they are opening themselves up for criticism. When they rip off jokes from others without giving credit and call people who disagree with them "liars," they open themselves up for criticism. Also by comparing cars not by DRIVING them, but going on manufacturer stats, they open themselves up for criticism since they DON'T know how the two will actually do against each other.
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Albeeno, we have warned you about those kind of remarks before on our "family friendly forum".
You are certainly burning your candle very short.
Don't be surprised if all of a sudden you cannot access the forum.
This is your 2nd and last warning.
You are certainly burning your candle very short.
Don't be surprised if all of a sudden you cannot access the forum.
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RE: Head-to-Head Comparison: 2008 Ford Mustang GT vs. 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8
I think you need to ligten up a little Chief...
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Albeeno, we have warned you about those kind of remarks before on our "family friendly forum".
You are certainly burning your candle very short.
Don't be surprised if all of a sudden you cannot access the forum.
This is your 2nd and last warning.
Albeeno, we have warned you about those kind of remarks before on our "family friendly forum".
You are certainly burning your candle very short.
Don't be surprised if all of a sudden you cannot access the forum.
This is your 2nd and last warning.
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I think you need to ligten up a little Chief...
I think you need to ligten up a little Chief...
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