2006 Dodge Durango vs. 2006 Ford Ikon
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Durango and 2006 Ford Ikon 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) has 156 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ikon. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ikon weights approximately 1106 kg more than 2006 Dodge Durango.
Because 2006 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Ikon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Durango will offer significantly more control. 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 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ikon. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ikon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Durango | 2006 Ford Ikon | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Durango | Ikon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4702 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 48 L |
