2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
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 Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 732 kg more than 1964 Ford Taunus. 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, 2009 Dodge Charger (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Charger | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Charger | Taunus |
Year Released | 2009 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3518 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 47 L |