2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 6 kg more than 1979 Ford LTD. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford LTD. (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford LTD.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Charger | 1979 Ford LTD | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Charger | LTD |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3518 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |