2008 Dodge Durango vs. 2010 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2010 Ford Taurus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Taurus weights approximately 289 kg more than 2008 Dodge Durango. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Ford Taurus (474 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dodge Durango | 2010 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Durango | Taurus |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1981 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1935 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 72 L |