1998 Dodge Durango vs. 1998 Ford F-150
To start off, both 1998 Dodge Durango and 1998 Ford F-150 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Durango (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1998 Ford F-150. (203 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford F-150 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1998 Dodge Durango.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1998 Dodge Durango (453 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford F-150. (338 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Dodge Durango | 1998 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Durango | F-150 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5899 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 453 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 2075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3050 mm |