1972 Ford LTD vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford LTD would be higher. At 3,927 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1972 Ford LTD. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 21 kg more than 1972 Ford LTD. 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 Ford LTD (376 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford LTD | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Ford | Dodge |
| Model | LTD | Charger |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3927 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 68 L |
