1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Charger. (292 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 903 kg more than 1967 Ford GT 40.
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, 2012 Dodge Charger (352 Nm) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2012 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40. 2012 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1967 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1967 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford GT 40 | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Ford | Dodge |
| Model | GT 40 | Charger |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 72 L |
