In the Dodge Charger vs Ford Mustang question, the short answer for a Manitoba buyer is this: the 2027 Charger makes more power at each matching step, comes with four doors if you want them and has all wheel drive as standard, while the Mustang is the one with a V8, a manual gearbox and a convertible. To see what we have listed now, browse new Dodge Charger inventory at Dunn Ram Trucks, and our 2027 Dodge Charger what's new post covers the changes for the year.
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Our Charger figures come from Stellantis Canada's June 3, 2026 release on the 2027 Charger lineup and its 2027 product information. Our Mustang figures come from Ford Canada's Mustang page as we read it on November 2, 2026, which lists the 2026 model, so every Mustang figure here is a 2026 figure.
Key Takeaways
- The verdict: buy the Charger for power, doors and all wheel drive, and buy the Mustang for a V8, a manual or a convertible.
- The Charger makes more power at each matching step: Stellantis Canada lists 420 hp for the 2027 Charger R/T and 550 hp for the Scat Pack, and Ford Canada lists 315 hp for the 2026 Mustang EcoBoost and 480 hp for the GT.
- The Charger offers four doors: Stellantis Canada lists the 2027 R/T and Scat Pack in a two door or a four door, and Ford Canada lists the 2026 Mustang as a fastback and a convertible.
- The Mustang has the V8 and the top figure: Ford Canada lists a 5.0L V8 on the 2026 GT and Dark Horse, and 795 hp from the supercharged 5.2L V8 in the Dark Horse SC.
- Winter tires come first: all wheel drive helps you get moving, and winter tires help you stop and steer.
Dodge Charger vs Ford Mustang Side by Side
| What You Compare | 2027 Dodge Charger (Stellantis Canada) | 2026 Ford Mustang (Ford Canada) |
|---|---|---|
| Entry engine | 3.0L SIXPACK twin turbo, 420 hp and 468 lb ft (R/T) | 2.3L EcoBoost, 315 hp and 350 lb ft (EcoBoost) |
| Next step | 3.0L SIXPACK H.O. twin turbo, 550 hp and 531 lb ft (Scat Pack) | 5.0L V8, 480 hp and 415 lb ft (GT); 486 hp and 418 lb ft with the available active valve performance exhaust |
| Top of the range | 600 hp announced for the 2027 Super Bee | 5.2L supercharged V8, 795 hp and 660 lb ft (Dark Horse SC) |
| Body styles | Two door or four door (R/T, Scat Pack) | Fastback and convertible |
| Transmission | Eight speed automatic | Six speed manual with rev matching, an available 10 speed automatic, and a TREMEC seven speed dual clutch in the lineup |
Every rating belongs to one configuration, so ask our team to confirm the figures for the exact Charger you are looking at.
Where the Charger Wins
More Power at Each Matching Step
Stellantis Canada's June 3, 2026 release gives the 2027 Charger R/T's 3.0L SIXPACK twin turbo 420 hp and 468 lb ft. Ford Canada lists the 2026 Mustang EcoBoost's 2.3L at 315 hp and 350 lb ft. That is 105 hp and 118 lb ft more for the Charger at the entry step (our arithmetic). One step up, the release gives the 2027 Scat Pack's SIXPACK H.O. 550 hp and 531 lb ft, and Ford Canada lists the 2026 Mustang GT at 480 hp and 415 lb ft, or 486 hp and 418 lb ft with the available active valve performance exhaust. Ford Canada lists the 2026 Dark Horse at 500 hp and 418 lb ft, so the Scat Pack also carries more torque than the Dark Horse. Our Dodge Charger SIXPACK guide goes deeper on the engine.
Four Doors When You Need Them
Stellantis Canada's 2027 product information lists the gas powered R/T and Scat Pack in a two door or a four door. Ford Canada lists the 2026 Mustang as a fastback and a convertible. If the back seat carries kids to hockey in Portage la Prairie or friends to a Jets game in Winnipeg, the four door Charger is the muscle car that does that every day.
All Wheel Drive as Standard
Stellantis Canada's June 3, 2026 release says the 2027 Charger lineup comes with standard all wheel drive. For a Manitoba driver who wants a muscle car to drive past the first snowfall, that is the line to read first. All wheel drive helps you get moving on a snowy Saskatchewan Avenue, but it does not help you stop, which is the job of winter tires (more on that below).
Where the Mustang Wins
A V8. Ford Canada lists a 5.0L V8 on the 2026 Mustang GT and Dark Horse, and a supercharged 5.2L V8 on the Dark Horse SC. Stellantis Canada's June 3, 2026 release lists the twin turbo 3.0L SIXPACK in the 2027 Charger R/T and Scat Pack. If the sound of a V8 is the reason you want the car, that is an honest reason to choose the Mustang.
A manual gearbox. Ford Canada lists a six speed manual with rev matching and a TREMEC six speed manual in the 2026 Mustang lineup. Stellantis Canada's 2027 product information lists an eight speed automatic on the Charger.
A convertible and the top figure. Ford Canada lists the 2026 Mustang as a convertible as well as a fastback, and it lists 795 hp and 660 lb ft from the Dark Horse SC's supercharged 5.2L. Stellantis Canada has announced 600 hp for the 2027 Charger Super Bee; our 2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee post covers it, and our team can tell you where its timing stands.
Living With Either One in a Manitoba Winter
A low performance car and a February driveway on a grid road are not natural friends, whichever badge is on the trunk. Four wheel drive or all wheel drive helps you get moving; winter tires help you stop and steer on ice and packed snow. We are a participating retailer in the MPI Winter Tire Program. Manitoba Public Insurance says that from October 1, 2026, only "manufacturer designated winter tires that display the Three Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol will be eligible" for the program, and Manitoba Public Insurance sets who qualifies. All weather and all season tires no longer qualify, even with the mountain snowflake mark. Our MPI Winter Tire Program explainer covers how the program works.
When the snow comes, book your winter tire changeover with our service team so the Charger rolls on the right rubber from the first cold morning.
Who Should Buy Which
Buy the 2027 Dodge Charger if you want the most power at each matching step, a back seat you reach through its own door, and all wheel drive as standard for the months when Manitoba roads turn white. It is the muscle car for a buyer with a family, a commute to Winnipeg and one car in the driveway.
Buy the Ford Mustang if a V8, a manual gearbox or a convertible is the whole point, or if you want the 795 hp Ford Canada lists for the Dark Horse SC.
FAQs
Is the Dodge Charger more powerful than the Ford Mustang?
Yes, at each matching step. Stellantis Canada lists 420 hp for the 2027 Charger R/T and 550 hp for the Scat Pack, against Ford Canada's 315 hp for the 2026 Mustang EcoBoost and 480 hp for the GT. At the very top, Ford Canada lists 795 hp for the 2026 Mustang Dark Horse SC.
Does the 2027 Dodge Charger come with four doors?
Yes. Stellantis Canada lists the 2027 Charger R/T and Scat Pack in a two door or a four door.
Is the 2027 Dodge Charger all wheel drive?
Yes. Stellantis Canada's June 3, 2026 release says the 2027 Charger lineup comes with standard all wheel drive.
Does the 2027 Dodge Charger have a V8?
No. Stellantis Canada lists the twin turbo 3.0L SIXPACK in the 2027 Charger R/T and Scat Pack. Ford Canada lists a 5.0L V8 on the 2026 Mustang GT and Dark Horse.
Is there a new Dodge Charger for sale near Portage la Prairie or Winnipeg?
Our new Dodge Charger inventory page shows any Charger we have listed at Dunn Ram Trucks in Portage la Prairie. If none is listed when you look, ask our team whether a 2027 Charger can be ordered for you. We deliver anywhere in Manitoba with road access; ask our team about the details.
The Bottom Line
Choose by what you want the car to do every day. The 2027 Dodge Charger brings more power at each matching step, four doors if you want them and standard all wheel drive; the 2026 Ford Mustang brings a V8, a manual and a convertible. These Charger figures are for the 2027 model year, so if the Charger you look at is a 2026, its window sticker is the final word on how it was built.
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Tyler Dunn, Dunn Ram Trucks, Portage la Prairie
