1972 Dodge Charger vs. 1964 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1972 Dodge Charger is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Cortina 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 207 more horse power than 1964 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Charger weights approximately 935 kg more than 1964 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, 1972 Dodge Charger (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Charger | 1964 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Charger | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 58.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2500 mm |
