2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1986 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1986 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 328 kg more than 1986 Ford Fairlane. 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 (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 1986 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Charger | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6059 cc | 4089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 425 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2950 mm |
