1972 Dodge Charger vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 40 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, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Charger. (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 941 kg more than 1972 Dodge Charger. 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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Dodge Charger. (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Charger | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Charger | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2651 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3327 mm |
