2007 Dodge Charger vs. 1959 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 2007 Dodge Charger is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Charger (341 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Charger weights approximately 1151 kg more than 1959 Ford Zodiac. 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, 2007 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Zodiac. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Charger | 1959 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Charger | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2720 mm |
