2006 Dodge Charger vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 2006 Dodge Charger is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 6,063 cc, 2006 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Charger (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
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, 2006 Dodge Charger (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 2006 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1968 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Charger | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Charger | Escort |
Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6063 cc | 1296 cc |
Horse Power | 425 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |