2005 Dodge Charger vs. 2010 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2010 Ford Explorer is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Charger (247 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2010 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Explorer weights approximately 337 kg more than 2005 Dodge Charger.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Ford Explorer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Charger | 2010 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Charger | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 2061 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4912 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |
