2012 Dodge Charger vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Charger (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford E-Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 1017 kg more than 2012 Dodge Charger.
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, 2013 Ford E-Series (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Charger. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Charger | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Charger | E-Series |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1511 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1813 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5077 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3053 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 150 L |
