2007 Dodge Durango vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Durango and 2007 Ford Ranger were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Durango (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Because 2007 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Ranger. 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 (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger. 2007 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Durango | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Durango | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 82 L |
