2001 Ford 49 vs. 2010 Dodge Charger

To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford 49. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford 49 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2001 Ford 49. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford 49. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 555 kg more than 2001 Ford 49. 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, 2010 Dodge Charger (535 Nm) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford 49. (175 Nm). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford 49.

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