1971 Chrysler Charger vs. 1983 Ford GT
To start off, 1983 Ford GT is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 4,341 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Charger (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1983 Ford GT. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 260 kg more than 1983 Ford GT. 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, 1971 Chrysler Charger (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford GT. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford GT.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chrysler Charger | 1983 Ford GT | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Charger | GT |
Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4341 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2590 mm |