2005 Ford F-150 vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2005 Ford F-150. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 272 kg more than 2010 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 Dodge Charger (535 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford F-150. (342 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford F-150 | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Ford | Dodge |
Model | F-150 | Charger |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 368 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 342 Nm | 535 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1853 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 5083 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1478 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 3048 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |