1973 Chrysler Charger vs. 1969 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1973 Chrysler Charger is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 4,342 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Charger (200 HP) has 141 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 445 kg more than 1969 Ford Corsair. 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, 1973 Chrysler Charger (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chrysler Charger | 1969 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Charger | Corsair |
Year Released | 1973 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4342 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 355 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2570 mm |