1974 Chrysler Charger vs. 1970 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1974 Chrysler Charger is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chrysler Charger (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 445 kg more than 1970 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, 1974 Chrysler Charger (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1974 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chrysler Charger | 1970 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Charger | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| 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 |
