Charger vs Torino

[JoeyGowdy]

Found this on youtube, thought I'd share:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BcHCcCNiFM

[G-man]

Hey

Nice

seen it few weeks ago. I think the lady does not know what she is talking about. 2 and a quarter tons heavy charger... (2.25 tons) is equivalent to 4900 lbs.

4900 lbs, did she have concrete in the back?

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[Kevin68N71]

Well, like any comparison test like this, there are so many considerations.

First, she says that the Torino is a 5.8 litre.  That would be powered by the smogged 351w, and if memory serves me.  You could also get a 460 V8, which might have been a better comparison.

Second, there was no comparison of gear ratios.  If the Torino was changed to a really high ratio, it would be hard to maintain a higher speed, etc.

Third, she complained about the brakes in the Charger...well the Charger was likely drum and the Torino likely had disks up front.

A bit like apples and oranges to me, but nice that it was at least tried!

[1969chargerrtse]

Hey

Nice

seen it few weeks ago. I think the lady does not know what she is talking about. 2 and a quarter tons heavy charger... (2.25 tons) is equivalent to 4900 lbs.

4900 lbs, did she have concrete in the back?

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I was wondering about that?  Great video otherwise.

[Dave22443]

Maybe they should have raced it against Mr. Angry   

[justin1987]

I own both a 1976 Starsky and Hutch Limited Edition Gran Torino and a 1969 Charger.

If you are talking about stock cars with no modifications the Torino is better on handling and braking. The Charger is better at straight line acceleration and has more power.

Each car has its pros and cons.

First, she says that the Torino is a 5.8 litre.  That would be powered by the smogged 351w, and if memory serves me.  You could also get a 460 V8, which might have been a better comparison.

The 351 Windsor is a great engine. That is what I have in mine. You can get a lot of torque and horsepower out of them with the right combination. The 351W was a good all around engine.