2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1964 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 992 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.
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, 2009 Dodge Charger (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon. 2009 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1964 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 1964 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Charger | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 2890 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 20.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 700 kg |
