2006 Dodge Charger vs. 1969 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2006 Dodge Charger is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Zephyr 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 344 more horse power than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
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 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Charger | 1969 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Charger | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6063 cc | 1995 cc |
| Horse Power | 425 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 41 L |
