1979 Ford LTD vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (297 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Charger. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 74 kg more than 2010 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, 1979 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Ford | Dodge |
| Model | LTD | Charger |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3048 mm |
