2009 Dodge Durango vs. 2007 Ford F-150
To start off, 2009 Dodge Durango is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Durango (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-150. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Durango weights approximately 245 kg more than 2007 Ford F-150. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Durango. (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Durango | 2007 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Durango | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 5407 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 | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 98 L |
