1964 Ford Falcon vs. 2011 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2011 Dodge Charger is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon 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 10 more horse power than 1964 Ford Falcon. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Charger weights approximately 1097 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon. 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon. 2011 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1964 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Falcon | 2011 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Ford | Dodge |
Model | Falcon | Charger |
Year Released | 1964 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2890 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1797 kg |