2010 Dodge Charger vs. 2011 Ford Edge
To start off, 2011 Ford Edge is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Dodge Charger would be higher. Both 2010 Dodge Charger and 2011 Ford Edge are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Edge (285 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Charger. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Edge weights approximately 128 kg more than 2010 Dodge Charger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Dodge Charger is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Edge. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger 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 Edge (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Charger | 2011 Ford Edge | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Charger | Edge |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5083 mm | 4679 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1892 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1478 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3048 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
