2005 Dodge Charger vs. 2005 Ford Freestyle
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Charger and 2005 Ford Freestyle were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Charger (247 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Ford Freestyle. (210 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Freestyle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 71 kg more than 2005 Dodge Charger.
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 Freestyle, 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 (339 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Freestyle. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Freestyle.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Charger | 2005 Ford Freestyle | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Charger | Freestyle |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3523 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |