Ford GT vs. Dodge Challenger
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford GT and Dodge Challenger contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Ford GT and the Dodge Challenger.
When we compare the Ford GT's and the Dodge Challenger's specifications and ratings, the Ford GT has the advantage in the areas of reliability and base engine power. The Dodge Challenger has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Ford GT's and the Dodge Challenger's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Challenger is a better car than the Ford GT.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford GT loses 41.7 percent of its value and the Dodge Challenger loses 32 percent of its value. This means the Dodge Challenger retains 9.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford GT.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford GT is 7.7 out of 10 while the Dodge Challenger's quality rating is 7.9 out of 10. This results in the Ford GT being ranked 16 out of 41 Best Luxury Sports Cars and the Dodge Challenger being ranked 6 out of 15 Best Sports Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford GT is 7.5 out of 10. For the Dodge Challenger the reliability rating is 7.2 out of 10. This gives the Ford GT a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Dodge Challenger.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford GT’s base engine makes 660 horsepower, and the Dodge Challenger base engine makes 303 horsepower. The GT is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 274 miles. The Challenger is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 555 miles. This gives the Dodge Challenger the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Ford GT. The GT uses premium unleaded, and the Challenger uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are sports cars, the Dodge Challenger has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, and cargo space. The Ford GT has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Dodge Challenger has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$500,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$101,162
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$42,250 - $500,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$32,106 - $90,803
Starting MSRP:
$30,430
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
$29,787
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
$25,000 - $35,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$100,237
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$44,693 - $219,245
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
4
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
836
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$37,034
Price Range:
$23,658 - $74,819
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
$33,152
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
$28,302 - $41,530
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,565
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
40,139
# Good or Great Deals:
354
Ford GT Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Dodge Challenger Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford GT
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
10.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
6.7 - 15.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Challenger
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
10
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
6.9 - 13.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.2%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.2 - 31
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.2 - 6.6
Ford GT Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 41Ranking
16 out of / 41Ranking
17 out of / 41Ranking
20 out of / 41Ranking
25 out of / 41Ranking
30 out of / 41Dodge Challenger Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 15Ranking
1 out of / 15Ranking
1 out of / 15Ranking
2 out of / 15Ranking
3 out of / 15Ranking
5 out of / 15Ranking
5 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 6Ranking
6 out of / 15Ranking
6 out of / 14Ranking
6 out of / 10Ranking
7 out of / 15Ranking
7 out of / 7Ranking
8 out of / 15Ranking
10 out of / 15Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford GT Trim Levels
Base
Dodge Challenger Trim Levels
GT, R/T, R/T Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat, SRT Hellcat Redeye, SRT Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak, SRT Super Stock, SXT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
660 hp @ 6250 rpm
Torque:
550 foot-lbs @ 5900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.216 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
303 hp @ 6350 rpm
Torque:
268 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.079 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 18 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
182 / 274 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 30 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 555 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
35.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
43 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
48.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
0.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
43.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.9 inches
Cargo Space:
16.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3054 lbs
Width:
88.1 inches
Height:
43.7 inches
Length:
187.5 inches
Wheelbase:
106.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3841 lbs
Width:
85.4 inches
Height:
57.7 inches
Length:
197.9 inches
Wheelbase:
116 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/35R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Matte Black / Shadow Black
Blue
Liquid Blue
Gray
Liquid Carbon / Liquid Grey
Red
Alan Mann Red / Liquid Red
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Frozen White / Wimbledon White
Yellow
Triple Yellow Tri-Coat
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Purple
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Pitch Black Clear Coat
Blue
Frostbite / Indigo Blue
Gray
Granite Pearl Coat / Smoke Show / Triple Nickel Clear Coat
Red
Octane Red Pearl Coat / TorRed Clear Coat
Silver
Not available
White
White Knuckle Clear Coat
Yellow
Stinger Yellow Clear Coat
Green
F8 Green
Orange
Go Mango / Sinamon Stick
Purple
Hellraisin
Interior Colors
Black
Dark Energy / Launch Control / Light Speed / Re-Entry
Interior Colors
Black
Black
