2003 Dodge Durango vs. 2006 Ford Freestyle
To start off, 2006 Ford Freestyle is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Durango (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestyle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 881 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Dodge Durango (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestyle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Durango | 2006 Ford Freestyle | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Durango | Freestyle |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4702 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2870 mm |
