2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1971 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1971 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 1083 kg more than 1971 Ford Maverick. 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 (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 1971 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Charger | Maverick |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2735 cc | 2780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2800 mm |
