2007 Dodge Caliber vs. 2007 Ford F-250
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Caliber and 2007 Ford F-250 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-250 (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Caliber. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Caliber. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1467 kg more than 2007 Dodge Caliber. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Dodge Caliber. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-250 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Caliber. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Caliber | 2007 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Caliber | F-250 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 2892 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 144 L |