2005 Dodge Durango vs. 2003 Ford GT
To start off, 2005 Dodge Durango is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford GT would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 618 kg more than 2003 Ford GT.
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, 2003 Ford GT (678 Nm) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm). This means 2003 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Durango | 2003 Ford GT | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Durango | GT |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2138 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 66 L |
