2011 Dodge Durango vs. 2010 Ford F-350
To start off, 2011 Dodge Durango is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Durango. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Durango weights approximately 1191 kg more than 2010 Ford F-350.
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 F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Durango. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Durango. 2011 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford F-350 has manual transmission. 2010 Ford F-350 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Durango | 2010 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Durango | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2157 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5075 mm | 5770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1801 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3043 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 144 L |
