2006 Dodge Durango vs. 2006 Ford Mustang

To start off, both 2006 Dodge Durango and 2006 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mustang weights approximately 513 kg more than 2006 Dodge Durango. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Mustang. 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 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Durango.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Dodge Durango 2006 Ford Mustang
Make Dodge Ford
Model Durango Mustang
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type SUV Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3704 cc 4604 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 210 HP 300 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 319 Nm 434 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.1:1
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Number of Seats 7 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2343 kg 2856 kg
Vehicle Length 5110 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1890 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.2 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 102 L 61 L


 

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