2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1966 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Cortina 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) has 201 more horse power than 1966 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 797 kg more than 1966 Ford Cortina. 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 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Cortina. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Cortina. 2009 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Cortina 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 | 1966 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Charger | Cortina |
Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3518 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 36 L |