1961 Ford Taunus vs. 2011 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2011 Dodge Charger is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Charger (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1961 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Charger weights approximately 837 kg more than 1961 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Dodge Charger (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Taunus | 2011 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Ford | Dodge |
| Model | Taunus | Charger |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
