1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 691 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. 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, 2010 Dodge Charger (257 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Ford | Dodge |
Model | Cortina | Charger |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1691 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5083 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1478 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3048 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 68 L |