2007 Dodge Charger vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (411 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Charger. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 381 kg more than 2007 Dodge Charger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Dodge Charger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 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, 2011 Ford F-150 (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Charger. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Charger | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Charger | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 411 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 2724 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5603 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2192 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1994 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3386 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |
