2009 Dodge Durango vs. 2009 Ford GT
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Durango and 2009 Ford GT were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Durango. (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Durango weights approximately 440 kg more than 2009 Ford GT.
Because 2009 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Durango. (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2009 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Durango. 2009 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford GT has manual transmission. 2009 Ford GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Dodge Durango | 2009 Ford GT | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Durango | GT |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4701 cc | 5409 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 66 L |