2007 Dodge Durango vs. 2007 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Durango and 2007 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Mondeo (223 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Durango weights approximately 885 kg more than 2007 Ford Mondeo.
Because 2007 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Dodge Durango (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Mondeo. (285 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Durango | 2007 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Durango | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1458 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 59 L |
