1972 Dodge Charger vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon 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, 1972 Dodge Charger (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2012 Ford Falcon. (240 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Charger weights approximately 62 kg more than 2012 Ford Falcon. 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Falcon. (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Dodge Charger | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Charger | Falcon |
Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 110.2 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2838 mm |