2008 Dodge Durango vs. 2011 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2011 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 3 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, 2008 Dodge Durango (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 188 kg more than 2008 Dodge Durango.
Because 2008 Dodge Durango is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Dodge Durango. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Transit Connect, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Dodge Durango (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Durango | 2011 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Durango | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 58 L |
