2010 Dodge Caliber vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, both 2010 Dodge Caliber and 2010 Ford F-150 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 152 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Caliber. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Caliber. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1219 kg more than 2010 Dodge Caliber. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Dodge Caliber. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Ford F-150 (494 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Caliber. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Caliber. 2010 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2010 Dodge Caliber has manual transmission. 2010 Dodge Caliber will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Caliber | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Caliber | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 2553 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 5885 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1534 mm | 1935 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 136 L |
