2007 Dodge Durango vs. 2008 Ford Taurus X

To start off, 2008 Ford Taurus X is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Taurus X (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Durango. (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus X should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Durango weights approximately 643 kg more than 2008 Ford Taurus X.

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, 2007 Dodge Durango (407 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Taurus X. (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Taurus X.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Dodge Durango 2008 Ford Taurus X
Make Dodge Ford
Model Durango Taurus X
Year Released 2007 2008
Body Type SUV Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4701 cc 3496 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 235 HP 263 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 338 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1750 kg 1107 kg
Vehicle Length 5110 mm 5090 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1890 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2870 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.5 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 17 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.9 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 102 L 72 L


 

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