2005 Dodge Charger vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 8 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford E-Series (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Charger. (247 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford E-Series should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 1106 kg more than 2005 Dodge Charger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Ford E-Series (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Charger | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Charger | E-Series |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.06:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1511 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 150 L |
