Other than range, the P-47 was as good or better than the Mustang.
I wonder how much performance, or range would have been added if the P-47 had the Laminar flow wing that gave the Mustang its range?
The P-47 with drop tanks easily escorted bombers to Germany. The P-51 had more internal fuel and could do it easier, but P-47s were quite capable of it. One major problem was the USAAF’s inability to provide drop tanks.
There is a guy on Youtube named “Greg’s Planes and Automobiles” who has an extensive series on the P-47. Well worth a look.