2009 Ford E-350 vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford E-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford E-350 would be higher. At 6,100 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 921 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350. 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 Dodge Charger (569 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-350. (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-350 | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Ford | Dodge |
| Model | E-350 | Charger |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 6100 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 15 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1887 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 72 L |
