2008 Dodge Charger vs. 1967 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2008 Dodge Charger is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Charger (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 1967 Ford Cortina. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Cortina.
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, 2008 Dodge Charger (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Cortina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dodge Charger | 1967 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Charger | Cortina |
Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6059 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 425 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |