2005 Dodge Charger vs. 2005 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Charger and 2005 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Charger (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Charger weights approximately 694 kg more than 2005 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Dodge Charger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Dodge Charger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (208 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fiesta. 2005 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Dodge Charger | 2005 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Charger | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 18.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 43 L |