Old Challenger vs. New Challenger

Discussion in 'Dodge Challenger General Discussions' started by stingray, Nov 8, 2021.

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  1. Nov 8, 2021 at 3:45 PM #1
    stingray

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    How does the 1970 440 Challenger compare to a new Challenger with the base V6 engine?
     
  2. Nov 8, 2021 at 4:20 PM #2
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    68MOPAR has posted some wonderful stats about the old 426 and 440 engines of the past and how they compare equally to the 5.7 Hemi in our new Challengers. I don't think the V6 would compare as closely.
     
  3. Nov 8, 2021 at 5:15 PM #3
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    My 6.1 has 425 hp, as did my '66 426 Street Hemi I put in my '70 Challenger.

    But a completely different sound, feel, and ability to work on.
    I had no problem swapping Cams, intakes, Carbs, Distributors in any 383, 440, 426.

    Now you have to have an Engineering Degree from MIT or PAY someone to work on them.

    But the NICE thing is, you don't NEED to work on them as much.

    I still miss adjusting Points and Carbs :(

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  4. Nov 8, 2021 at 5:18 PM #4
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    So true. You could tinker toy with the older cars. The new ones are more reliable, less maintenance and don't require any backyard mechanics.
     
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  5. Nov 8, 2021 at 6:01 PM #5
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    Does anyone want to buy a used timing light?
     
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  6. Nov 8, 2021 at 6:59 PM #6
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    1970 Challenger R/T equipped with a 440 “six-pack” engine rated at 390 hp could do zero-to-60 in six seconds flat 3649 lbs
    2011 Challenger SE/SXT 3.6 Pentastar 305HP at the Flywheel 6.4 second 3834 lbs with a 2:65 rear end non posi

     
  7. Nov 8, 2021 at 7:02 PM #7
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    That's what I thought and the 3.6 Penstar gets better fuel economy.
     
  8. Nov 9, 2021 at 7:37 AM #8
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    The SXT wouldn't stand a chance against the 440 Six-Pack in the 1/4 mile.
     
  9. Nov 9, 2021 at 10:38 PM #9
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    Apparently it would.

    located these 1970 Challenger performance times along with sources. Keep in mind other performance tests would have returned times different from below but should be somewhere in the same ballpark.

    0 to 60 mph........Quarter Mile....................Engine....................Source
    n/a..................... 14.6 sec @ 97.0 mph........ 340ci/275hp............ HC
    n/a..................... 13.9 sec @ 104.6 mph...... 426ci/425hp............ Musclecars 5/95
    n/a..................... 14.3 sec @ 99.9 mph........ 440ci/390hp............ PopularHot Rod
    n/a..................... 13.6 sec @ 104.3 mph...... 440ci/390hp............ Car Craft
    5.8 sec............... 14.3 sec @ 99.0 mph........ 340ci/290hp............. MCR
    6.0 sec............... 13.6 sec @ 104.0 mph...... 440ci/390hp............. Car Craft 11/69
    6.3 sec............... 13.1 sec @ 107.1 mph...... 426ci/425hp............. Car Craft 11/69
    7.1 sec............... 14.6 sec @ 97.8 mph........ 440ci/390hp............. Car Life
     
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  10. Nov 10, 2021 at 6:26 AM #10
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    The 3.6 is an excellent engine. A stock Challenger SXT runs the quarter in about 14.5 sec. This would beat many of the classic muscle cars but not a 440 Six-Pack that runs about 1 second quicker.
     
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