2006 Dodge Durango vs. 2006 Ford F-150
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Durango and 2006 Ford F-150 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Durango (230 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-150. (203 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-150 weights approximately 513 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Dodge Durango (393 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford F-150. (353 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Durango | 2006 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Durango | F-150 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4702 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 98 L |