2007 Dodge Caliber vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Caliber and 2007 Ford Ranger were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Caliber (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 430 kg more than 2007 Dodge Caliber.
Because 2007 Ford Ranger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Caliber, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Caliber. (170 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger 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 Ranger | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Caliber | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2499 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 15.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 82 L |
