2004 Dodge Durango vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 398 kg more than 2004 Dodge Durango. 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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Dodge Durango | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Durango | Expedition |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3704 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 494 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2119 kg | 2517 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3023 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 106 L |