2007 Dodge Durango vs. 2002 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2007 Dodge Durango is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Durango. (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1460 kg more than 2007 Dodge Durango. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Ford Excursion (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Durango. (407 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Durango | 2002 Ford Excursion | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Durango | Excursion |
Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4701 cc | 5407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 3210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 2050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 167 L |