2007 Dodge Durango vs. 2011 Ford E-250
To start off, 2011 Ford E-250 is newer by 4 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, 2007 Dodge Durango (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-250 weights approximately 131 kg more than 2007 Dodge Durango.
Because 2007 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford E-250. 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 (407 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford E-250. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Durango | 2011 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Durango | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2279 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 2154 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 125 L |
