2006 Dodge Durango vs. 2013 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2013 Ford Fusion is newer by 7 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Fusion (234 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Durango weights approximately 783 kg more than 2013 Ford Fusion.
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, 2013 Ford Fusion (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Durango. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Durango | 2013 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Durango | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4869 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2121 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 66 L |
