2010 Ford Expedition vs. 2012 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2012 Dodge Durango is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Durango. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 461 kg more than 2012 Dodge Durango. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Durango. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Expedition | 2012 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Ford | Dodge |
| Model | Expedition | Durango |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 2194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5621 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1974 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3327 mm | 3043 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 93 L |
