2006 Dodge Durango vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Durango. (230 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Durango weights approximately 575 kg more than 2012 Ford Falcon.
Because 2006 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Falcon. 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Durango | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Durango | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2279 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 68 L |
