1972 Dodge Charger vs. 2001 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Charger. (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Charger weights approximately 412 kg more than 2001 Ford Mustang.
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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mustang. (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Charger | 2001 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Charger | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.2 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2670 mm |
