2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2010 Ford F-150

To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 718 kg more than 2009 Dodge Charger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Ford F-150 (494 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Dodge Charger 2010 Ford F-150
Make Dodge Ford
Model Charger F-150
Year Released 2009 2010
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3518 cc 5400 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 250 HP 310 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 339 Nm 494 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1692 kg 2410 kg
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 5885 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 2004 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1887 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 3670 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.4 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 98 L


 

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