2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
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 Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 5,652 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 814 kg more than 1966 Ford Zephyr. 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 (536 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Charger | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Charger | Zephyr |
Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5652 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 368 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 536 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |