2010 Dodge Charger vs. 1995 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1995 Ford Fairlane. (206 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 136 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Charger.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Dodge Charger 1995 Ford Fairlane
Make Dodge Ford
Model Charger Fairlane
Year Released 2010 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3500 cc 3984 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 250 HP 206 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 4900 RPM
Torque 339 Nm 357 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1716 kg 1580 kg
Vehicle Length 5083 mm 5230 mm
Vehicle Width 1892 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1478 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 3048 mm 2930 mm


 

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