2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2009 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Ram. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1554 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
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, 2009 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Ram. (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Ram | Expedition |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4703 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 2000 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 3330 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 127 L |