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About This Quiz
Ford and Dodge have ruled the roost among American car buffs for generations. If you're a fan of one brand or the other, you probably will not have any trouble identifying the cars from your favorite line. But can you pick out offerings from both companies? In this quiz, we'll see if you can tell a Ford from Dodge, so put down that copy of Motor Trend and get started!
Ford, of course, is where it all began. Henry Ford built his assembly line, the Model T made it possible for regular folks to own cars, and the driving age began. Faster than a Mustang can run, car guys were wrist-deep in engine oil and tinkering with project cars on weekends.
Dodge goes back almost as far as Ford, and in recent decades has been one of the most innovative companies in the market. The Grand Caravan, for example, was the first minivan to have seats that fold down into the vehicle floor, making its conversion from passenger vehicle to suburban moving van simple. And, of course, cars like the Challenger give your rubber-burning soul some real satisfaction.
So, gearheads, pick up the keys to this quiz and put your pedal to your mental metal and prove you can tell two iconic American car makers apart!
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Ford or Dodge: What am I?
Ford
The first Ford in the F-Series was released in 1948 and over the years, this brand has become one of America's favorite pickups. And it shows in sales figures. Over the last three decades, the F-Series has outsold every competitor with ease. The latest models of the F-150 retain all that Ford history while giving their owners a thoroughly modern vehicle.
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Ford or Dodge: What am I?
Ford
The Ford Escort was first released as a model in Europe in 1964. One of the most iconic Ford brands on the continent, six generations were produced over a 36-year period throughout the world. The brand was introduced to the United States in 1980 and there were three generations until 2003, when it was discontinued.
Dodge
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Ford
Dodge
This SUV has been produced under the Dodge name since 1997. Currently in its third generation, it shares much in common with the Jeep Grand Cherokee as it is built on the same platform. The top of the range Durango is powered by a 5.7-liter V8 HEMI engine which produces 360 brake horsepower.
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Ford or Dodge: What am I?
Ford
Without a doubt, the Model T from Ford is one of the most iconic cars ever built. Not only did Henry Ford make a car that was affordable to the ordinary citizens of the United States, but he was able to produce them at such a rate to be able to keep up with the demand. From 1908 to 1927, 15 million Model T's were sold in the United States.
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Ford or Dodge: What am I?
Ford
Dodge
The Charger was Dodge's first muscle car in the 1960s and entered the market as their answer to the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro. Today, it still battles its rivals. Now in its seventh generation, the Charger SRT Hellcat has a 6.2-liter supercharged engine capable of producing 707 brake horsepower.
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Ford or Dodge: What am I?
Dodge
Produced from the 1940s, this is one of the first 4x4 off-road vehicles made. It was based on the chassis of a U.S. mlitary truck. The Power Wagon was in production from 1945 to 1980. Dodge resurrected the name in 2005 as part of their Dodge Ram lineup.
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Ford
Dodge
The Dodge Viper is a supercar currently in its third generation, or as Dodge calls it, Phase VX. The Viper was designed by Tom Gale, who had also worked on the Lamborghini Diablo. The Viper RT/10, introduced in 1992 is powered by an 8-liter V10.
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Ford or Dodge: What am I?
Dodge
Ford
The Fiesta was originally made for the European and other world markets, with the model first produced in 1976. It was only the sixth generation Fiesta, released in 2010 that was made available in the United States. The new 2017 model has a range of engine options from 1000 cc to 1500 cc gas-driven and 1500 cc turbo diesel.
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Ford or Dodge: What am I?
Ford
The Focus was originally made for the European and other world markets. It was first introduced for sale in the USA in 1999. There are many variants currently available including a diesel-powered Focus. It is also available in an all-electric version, built to compete with the Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt.
Dodge
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Ford or Dodge: What am I?
Ford
First released in 1964, the Ford Mustang is one of the most iconic muscle cars ever built. Sales in its first year were well beyond what Ford had envisioned and around 400,000 vehicles were shifted.
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Ford or Dodge: What am I?
Ford
Dodge
Still going strong today, the Dodge Grand Caravan was introduced in 1984 and is considered to be one of the first minivans ever produced.
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Ford or Dodge: What am I?
Dodge
Ford
This light commercial van was first produced by Ford in 1965 and remains an important model in their lineup to this day. In fact, over the years, Ford has sold over 8 million Transits. The vehicle is currently in its fourth generation.
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Ford or Dodge: What am I?
Dodge
The Challenger was first introduced in 1970 as a muscle car. The top of the range model from this era was powered by a 6.98-liter Chrysler Hemi engine. The second generation of the Challenger moved away from the muscle car market. It was produced between 1978 and 1983 and sold in the compact car market. Then in 2008, the brand was reintroduced by the Chrysler group, again as a muscle car. Since reintroduction, over 400,000 Challengers have been sold.
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Ford or Dodge: What am I?
Ford
Another one of Ford's big selling models, the Taurus first entered production in 1986. Currently in its sixth generation, the car competes in the full-sized car segment. In the last five years, over 400,000 units of this model have been sold in America alone. Interestingly, the seventh generation Taurus is currently only available in China.
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Ford or Dodge: What am I?
Dodge
Ford
An SUV first produced by Ford in 1991, the Explorer currently competes in the full-size crossover SUV market. It is in its fifth generation. Three engine options are available for the Explorer including an Ecoboost 3.5-liter V6 which produces 365 brake horsepower. This popular model has sold over 1 million units in the United States in the last five years.
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Ford or Dodge: What am I?
Ford
Dodge
Produced between 1986 and 2011, the Dodge Dakota is a pickup truck competing in the mid-sized market segment. After sales figures were halved over a three-year period from 2005, the Dakota was dropped a few years later.
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Ford or Dodge: What am I?
Ford
Starting out in the full-sized car segment, the LTD, produced by Ford for a 24-year period between 1962 and 1986, moved into the mid-sized segment for its last four years of production. Interestingly, for most of the production run, the LTD was the largest sedan vehicle produced by Ford.
Dodge
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Ford
This mid-sized sedan was first put into production by Ford in 2006. It quickly became one of their most popular models, with close to a million units sold in the three-year period from 2013 to 2015. A range of models is currently available, including fully electric versions as well as a hybrid.
Dodge
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Ford or Dodge: What am I?
Dodge
The Polara is a full-sized car first introduced by Dodge in 1959. This full-spec vehicle was positioned to compete with both Ford and Chevrolet offerings in the full-sized vehicle segment, the Galaxie and the Impala. Over the years, various models were introduced including coupes, convertibles and station wagons. It was discontinued in 1973.
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Ford or Dodge: What am I?
Dodge
Produced between 1995 and 2006, the Stratus was a mid-sized car which was very well received when launched. It lasted for three generations before it was discontinued. Interestingly, all production lines and equipment used to make the Stratus were sold to Russian automaker GAZ, which produced 9,000 models for use in its local car market.
Ford
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Ford or Dodge: What am I?
Ford
One of Ford's offerings in the highly competitive compact crossover market, the Escape has sold close to 1.5 million units in the past five years. The Escape is not only popular in the States, however. Named the Kuga in other parts of the world, it sells well in Europe and Australia. It is available with either front-wheel or all-wheel drive and has a six-speed gearbox as standard.
Dodge
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Ford or Dodge: What am I?
Ford
Dodge
Ram pickups were first introduced in 1981 and were marketed by Dodge until 2011 when they became their own stand-alone brand. The Ram name had been used before on Dodge trucks between 1932-1954.
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Ford or Dodge: What am I?
Dodge
Ford
The first 4x4 Bronco hit the trails in 1966 and proved to be a more than capable off-roader. Blessed with a turning circle of just 33.8 feet, thanks to a wheelbase of 92-inches, later models also included a Ford V8 engine with incredible torque. Bronco production ended in 1996 after 30 years, but Ford will reintroduce the model in around 2019.
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Ford or Dodge: What am I?
Ford
Dodge
The Neon was introduced in 1994 and carried both the Dodge and Chrysler badges. A second generation entered production in 2000 before the brand fell away in 2005. In 2016, Dodge, now owned by FIAT Chrysler, introduced the third-generation Neon, based on the FIAT Tipo. Currently, there are no plans to sell the vehicle in North America, however.
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Ford or Dodge: What am I?
Dodge
This pickup truck model was marketed by Dodge between 1961 and 1993 with a name change to Ram in 1981. The D Series included a 4x2 and a 4x4 version.
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Dodge
Ford
The Ford Super Duty is an excellent off-roader from Ford and the perfect choice when hauling a heavy load. Thanks to a solid beam axle, the Super Duty offers better axle articulation. The differential also locks the rear electronically, which means the Super Duty handles even the toughest terrain. Top of the range engines on the model will crank out 860 pounds per feet of torque!
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Ford or Dodge: What am I?
Ford
Dodge
Essentially a modified Dodge Charger, the Daytona was first released in 1969. Other models were also built from 2006 to 2009, in 2013 and again in 2017. The first Daytona was intended as a NASCAR racer and won its first race. The latest Daytona, the 392 features either a 5.7 liter or 6.4 liter V8
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Ford or Dodge: What am I?
Ford
The Kuga is essentially the Ford Escape, but for markets outside the United States. These include Europe, Australia and South Africa to name a few. This compact crossover features all-wheel drive as well as front-wheel drive models with a range of Ecotec engine options.
Dodge
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Ford or Dodge: What am I?
Dodge
Introduced in 1960 as a full-sized model, the Dodge Dart received numerous changes over the first three years of its existence. It was moved to the mid-sized segment in 1962 and then the compact car segment in 1963. It remained there until production ended in 1973. The Dart was a popular car throughout its 13 years of production.
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Ford or Dodge: What am I?
Ford
Produced for a decade between 1970 and 1980, the Pinto was a Ford model in the subcompact car segment, its first model in this segment in America. It had three body styles - a two-door coupe, station wagon and three-door hatchback. The Pinto was popular with Ford producing 3 million by 1980 when it was replaced by the Ford Escort.
Dodge
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Ford or Dodge: What am I?
Dodge
Ford
The first generation GT40 won the prestigious Le Mans 24-hour endurance race for four straight years from 1966 to 1969, which included filling out the top three positions in 1966. Only 105 were produced.
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Ford or Dodge: What am I?
Dodge
Ford
Related to the Mazda B-Series, the Ford Ranger was produced in the United States over a 29-year period up until 2012. Ford plans to reintroduce the model in 2019. The Ranger is still sold in international markets, however.
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Ford or Dodge: What am I?
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Dodge
Only in production between 1981 and 1983, the Dodge 400 was eventually merged into the Dodge 600. It was available as both a two-door convertible or coupe or a four-door sedan. The convertible version was the first released by the company in 10 years.
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Ford or Dodge: What am I?
Ford
A mid-sized car model produced by Ford from 1968 to 1976, the Torino's most popular layouts included the two-door sedan. Ford also produced a few Torino models with higher performance specs. Most of these were powered by 7-liter 'Cobra Jet' engine and are considered to be muscle cars.
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Dodge
Ford
The first minivan offered by Ford in the United States, the AeroStar was sold for a 12-year period between 1985 and 1987. During that time, over 2 million were purchased.
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Ford or Dodge: What am I?
Dodge
The Dodge 600 saw production between 1983 and 1988. This four-door sedan was Dodge's answer to the influx of European cars hitting the U.S. market. It later was available as a coupe and a convertible which were basically rebadged Dodge 400s. In total over 300,000 were sold by 1988.
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Ford or Dodge: What am I?
Ford
Dodge
Over 115,000 M37s were built between 1951 and 1968. This 3/4 ton truck was used by the U.S. military during the Korean War.
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Available in the United States since 2006 and Europe a decade later, the Edge competes in the mid-size crossover SUV segment. Currently in its second generation, the Edge offers three-engine options on U.S. models with the 3.5-liter Duratec V6 the largest available. It pushes out 280 brake horsepower.
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Ford or Dodge: What am I?
Ford
This full-size crossover utility vehicle has been in production in the United States since 2008. It includes two powerplant options, both V6 engines.
Dodge
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Ford or Dodge: What am I?
Dodge
Based on the Lotus Europe S, the EV is an electric sports car first revealed by Dodge in 2009. The electric engine could generate 268 brake horsepower while the car was said to have a range of between 150 to 200 miles. Sadly, it was shelved.
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Ford or Dodge: What am I?
Ford
This Ford minivan was produced for a nine-year period between 1994 and 2003. It was only the second minivan that Ford had made available in the United States and replaced the AeroStar. In 2010, Ford was forced to recall 575,000 Windstars due to rear-axle issues.
Dodge
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Ford or Dodge: What am I?
Dodge
This mid-sized compact crossover has been part of the Dodge brand since 2009. It is marketed as the Fiat Freemont in Europe and Australia. The journey has sold over 200,000 units in the States in the last two years.
Ford
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Ford or Dodge: What am I?
Dodge
Ford
This full-sized SUV has been in production in the United States since 1996 and is currently in its fourth generation. Despite selling over 200,000 units a year from 1997 to 2000, figures have slowly dropped and in 2016, Ford sold just over 59,000 units.
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Ford or Dodge: What am I?
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Dodge
Produced by Dodge between 1955 and 1956, this 2-door hardtop was specifically aimed at the fairer sex. Only 2,500 were sold in a two-year period, although little evidence suggests that it was well marketed.
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Ford or Dodge: What am I?
Ford
Dodge
Produced from 1968 to 1971, this muscle car was based on the two-door Coronet. The Super Bee name was also given to a Valiant marque built in Mexico. In 2007, Dodge brought back the Super Bee badge and used it for some Charger models.
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