1972 Dodge Charger vs. 1959 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1972 Dodge Charger is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Charger (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Charger weights approximately 534 kg more than 1959 Ford Zephyr. 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, 1972 Dodge Charger (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Dodge Charger | 1959 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Charger | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2720 mm |