2004 Dodge Durango vs. 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600
To start off, 2004 Dodge Durango is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 would be higher. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Durango (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Durango weights approximately 759 kg more than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Dodge Durango (319 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (194 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Durango | 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 | |
| Make | Dodge | Willys-Overland |
| Model | Durango | Aero-Willys 2600 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2119 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2740 mm |
