Ford Thunderbird (1972 – 1976) vs Dodge Charger (1974 – 1978): specs compared
The Dodge Charger is the more powerful of the two, with up to 240 hp against 215 hp. It is the lighter car, from 1,680 kg against 2,085 kg. At 5,486 mm, the Ford Thunderbird is 58 mm longer than the Dodge Charger. The Ford Thunderbird dates from 1972 – 1976, the Dodge Charger from 1974 – 1978.
| Specification |
Ford
Thunderbird
1972 – 1976
|
Dodge
Charger
1974 – 1978
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Documented years | 1972 – 1976 | 1974 – 1978 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 9 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 215 hp | 101 – 243 hp |
| Torque | 443 Nm | 230 – 441 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | — |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | — |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 14.0 – 21.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,486 mm | 5,428 mm |
| Width | 2,014 mm | 1,974 mm |
| Height | 1,323 mm | 1,336 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,058 mm | 2,921 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,085 kg | 1,680 – 1,897 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.