2006 Dodge Charger vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Charger. (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 134 kg more than 2006 Dodge Charger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2006 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford F-150. (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Charger | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Charger | F-150 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 2477 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5888 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2464 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1933 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3683 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 136 L |