2008 Dodge Durango vs. 2006 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2008 Dodge Durango is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Durango (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Ford Expedition. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Expedition weights approximately 577 kg more than 2008 Dodge Durango.
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, 2006 Ford Expedition (496 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Durango. (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Durango | 2006 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Durango | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 496 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2279 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 106 L |
