2007 Dodge Caliber vs. 2007 Ford E-250
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Caliber and 2007 Ford E-250 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Caliber. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Caliber.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Caliber. (170 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Caliber. 2007 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 2007 Dodge Caliber has manual transmission. 2007 Dodge Caliber will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Caliber | 2007 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Caliber | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 4606 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 132 L |
