1971 Chrysler Charger vs. 2008 Ford Focus
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 37 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 59 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 283 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus. 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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Charger | 2008 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Charger | Focus |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4341 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2620 mm |
