Dodge Charger vs Ford Mustang: 0–60 and Quarter-Mile Comparison
This comparison brings together verified acceleration results for the Dodge Charger and Ford Mustang, covering 0–60 mph times, quarter-mile times, and broader acceleration trends across tested versions from Dodge and Ford. The page compares 58 Charger tests and 327 Mustang tests, with production results spanning decades of model history.
In fastest production 0–60 mph form, the Charger leads by 0.1 second, with the 2024 Daytona Scat Pack Stage 2 Coupe Liftback at 3.2 seconds versus the Mustang’s 3.3-second 2020 Shelby GT500 Fastback. Quarter-mile results point the other way: the Mustang holds the quickest production pass at 11.2 seconds, while the Charger’s best production quarter-mile is 11.4 seconds. The fastest overall 0–60 result here belongs to a non-production, heavily modified 2000 Mustang by SVE at 1.9 seconds.
Median 0–60 data is also close, with the Charger edging the Mustang 5.05 to 5.1 seconds across their recorded test pools. The latest shared model year with verified data is 2024, and in that overlap the Charger is quicker to 60 mph by 0.5 second. Use the tables below to compare individual trims, sources, and model-year results in more detail.
Charger Fastest 0–60
3.20sec
2024
Daytona Scat Pack Stage 2 Coupe Liftback
Mustang Fastest 0–60
3.30sec
2020
Shelby GT500 Fastback
0–60 Winner
Dodge Charger
(0.10s faster)
Tests in Database
385
58 + 327
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Category Winners: Charger vs Mustang
Both models split the 6 categories evenly — 3 wins each — making this a closely contested comparison.
| Category | Dodge Charger | Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| Fastest production 0–60 | 3.20s Winner | 3.30s |
| Fastest production ¼ mile | 11.40s | 11.20s Winner |
| Fastest overall 0–60 | 3.20s | 1.90s Winner |
| Fastest overall ¼ mile | 11.40s | 10.55s Winner |
| Median production 0–60 | 5.05s Winner | 5.10s |
| Median production ¼ mile | 13.55s Winner | 13.60s |
| Category wins | 3 | 3 |
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All-Time Production Records
Production vehicles onlyThe Dodge Charger holds the production 0–60 record at 3.20s, 0.10s quicker than the Ford Mustang's best of 3.30s.
Fastest Production 0–60
Charger
3.20s
2024 · Daytona Scat Pack Stage 2 Coupe Liftback
Mustang
3.30s
2020 · Shelby GT500 Fastback
0.10s difference
Fastest Production ¼ Mile
Charger
11.40s
2015 · 128.0 mph
Mustang
11.20s
2020 · 128.0 mph
0.20s difference
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Fastest Overall Results
Includes modified and non-production vehiclesCounting all tests, the Ford Mustang has been clocked at 1.90s 0–60 — 1.30s quicker than the Dodge Charger's overall best of 3.20s.
Fastest Overall 0–60
Charger
3.20s
2024 · Daytona Scat Pack Stage 2 Coupe Liftback
Mustang
1.90s
2000 · Boss SVE Coupe
modified
Fastest Overall ¼ Mile
Charger
11.40s
2015 · 128.0 mph
Mustang
10.55s
2000 · 135.1 mph
modified
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Typical Production Performance
Medians and averages across all production testsOn a typical production run, the Dodge Charger and Ford Mustang are nearly identical — medians of 5.05s and 5.10s respectively.
| Metric | Dodge Charger | Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| Median 0–60 | 5.05s | 5.10s |
| Average 0–60 | 5.08s | 5.40s |
| Median ¼ Mile | 13.55s | 13.60s |
| Average ¼ Mile | 13.47s | 13.76s |
| Sample (0–60) | 58 | 284 |
Median is preferred over average — it is less influenced by extreme outlier tests. Averages include all production runs on record.
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Latest Available Results
The most recent tested model year differs: Dodge Charger (2026) vs Ford Mustang (2024). These results are not directly comparable.
| Metric | Dodge Charger | Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| Latest tested year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Best 0–60 that year |
3.30s
Daytona Scat Pack Sedan Liftback |
3.70s
Dark Horse Premium Fastback (Handling Pack) |
| Best ¼ mile that year | 11.70s | 12.00s |
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Overlapping Model Years (1968–2024)
19 shared tested yearsRestricted to the 19 years both models overlapped (1968–2024), the Ford Mustang held a 0.60s median 0–60 advantage over the Dodge Charger.
Median 0–60 · 1968–2024 era only
Charger
5.10s
56 production runs
Mustang
4.50s
144 production runs
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Data Coverage
The Dodge Charger has 58 tests spanning 1968–2026, while the Ford Mustang has 327 tests from 1964–2024.
| Metric | Dodge Charger | Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| Total tests | 58 | 327 |
| Production tests | 58 | 284 |
| Earliest tested year | 1968 | 1964 |
| Latest tested year | 2026 | 2024 |
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Methodology
All 0–60 and quarter-mile results are sourced from independently published road tests by reputable automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed times are not included. When multiple publications test the same vehicle, each run is listed separately. Production and non-production results are clearly distinguished throughout. Fastest 0–60 and fastest quarter-mile records are treated as independent measurements and may come from different tests, trims, or sources.