2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2009 Ford Escape
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Charger and 2009 Ford Escape were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 670 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Charger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape 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, 2009 Dodge Charger (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 2009 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Charger | Escape |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1022 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 62 L |
