2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2006 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Ram and 2006 Ford Expedition were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Ram. (216 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Ram.
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 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Ram. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Ram | 2006 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Ram | Expedition |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 106 L |