2021 Ford Explorer ST vs 2021 Dodge Durango R/T: Which SUV Is Best To Haul Your Family And Trailer?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ต.ค. 2024
- Today I compare a Dodge Durango R/T to a Ford Explorer ST!
Explorer Review: • 2021 Ford Explorer ST:...
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I got ST 4 months ago. Fun for drive 💕
I have a 2019 R/T Black with black out package. Always turning heads especially when the light goes from red to green 😎👍
But all u see is taillights st launches u to death
I ordered a 21 R/T Tow and Go last week. Can't wait!!!
Pick up mine tomorrow. Ordered 9/12
@@onemanarmy1980 I work in the oilfields in Bakersfield CA
How much is your total?
57k otd
@@onemanarmy1980 FOUR months??
That Ford exhaust at the beginning sounds like a child trying to hold in a fart but it sneaks out.
LOL
Haha funny
@@BenHardyCars lol🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@BenHardyCars hi
Haha it does but it will smoke that 5.7 in a race.
I totally agree the Durango looks and sounds way better.👍👍👍👍
May sound better def doesn't look better
Nor do I have to budget heavy for heavy ve and heavy gas prices. AMEN!
Nope !!! ST will smoke Durango with speed , 1/4 mile , cornering and has much more fearures !!! Those twin turbos will make ST a beast !!!
Hands down the ST. It's faster and economical with a flip of a switch. Hemi sounds better but, the echo boost is a sleeper. With some mods with re programming the computer I can pull 11 seconds in a 1/4 mile. Sick
I prefer the Dodge because it doesn't have a turbo and it's not direct injected. I think long term the Dodge has less stuff to break
You can drive the Durango longer than 4 years.
Who cares about 1/4 mile ET’s in an suv? Your priorities are backwards, bud. Cargo space, passenger space and towing capacity are the important things.
@Dmetsys same trans that’s in the BMW X5 😁
@@buckfutter99 And you can spend gas like water and before you catch the ST , you will be running out of gas !!! 😆
I would go Durango. Get the tow n go. Listen to that v8 symphony and be able to tow 7000+ lbs. If I want to have a sporty drive I'd drive a sports car
I have the ST and although its not perfect the wife and I absolutely love it!! But I do like the Durango as well. ST is a screamer with alot of untapped potential just by adding a mild tune.
I’m a Mopar guy, but man I find myself always peeping Fords new line of vehicles. I actually tried to get wife to consider the ST... She wanted the Highlander...☹️
VinceALince_SRT damn Toyotas keep popping up just like in nascar😂. As a Mopar guy you must have been heartbroken when she said highlander! But bottom line: Happy Wife Happy Life😀👍. Im a Ford and Mopar guy. We have all fords now except for my wifes 03 wrangler but my next car is going to be a challenger srt8 or scat pack to go with my 01 Mustang Bullitt. I have been a challenger fan since around 1975 and have loved the the new one since 08. The challenger is hot!! I dont like the new Stangs at all.
@@2RCPRODUCTIONS I tried to steer her away, but she really wanted the Midnight Edition. It’s a great looking vehicle but it has no soul, like the American Companies have. Like you said keep em happy..... Till I trade it in, without her knowing for a Durango Hellcat! 😉
VinceALince_SRT 😲👍👍
I traded in a 2019 Ford Sport, for a 2020 Ford Explorer ST. This truck is leagues better than the old platformed Durango. I have a Livernois tune on mine which makes the ST a beast. I also have Steeda lowering springs and rear sway bar. Also a must do for all Explorer ST owners within the first year of ownership... Attend the ST SUV Experience, sponsored by Ford Performance. Hands down the best thing you can do to allow you to tap the performance and handling characteristics of this truck. And this truck will out handle that Durango all day. Who cares about towing? Give me the performance and luxury any day. And this guy is the first one to say the Durango has a better interior than the Explorer, which I highly disagree with...
Great video, I like both vehicles. Dodge should add panoramic sunroof and Ford should offer Red interior.
As someone looking at a gigantic repair bill on a pano sunroof… No thanks. Modern cars using plastic everywhere and an 80lb (or whatever) piece of glass…
Whats the appeal with panoramic sunroofs? I hate feeling the sun on me all day.
As a ford guy, it hurts to say this, and I never thought I’d see the day, but the last 6 years, Dodge has been using those Austrian made ZF-8 transmissions and I’ve heard good things about them. I know the Ford/GM made 10R80/10L80 has serious software issues. Also despite the 5.7L Hemi V8 having that stupid cylinder deactivation, it’s still much simpler, cheaper, more reliable and more durable than those crappy ecoboosts V6 engines. Those things go out at 50,000 if you’re lucky. And they cost literally twice as much. And that’s just when the engine fails. The turbos themselves mess up too. Not to mention aside from all that, they have an internal water pump for some reason. So if your water pump went out by itself, it’ll leak coolant in the engine and destroy it. Whereas a normal car if it fails, it’ll just overheat. You can pull over, tow it to a shop, and change it. As long as you didn’t drive it while overheating too much, it’ll be fine. The second a water pump goes out on a Ford duratec of any kind made after 2013 or so, it’ll destroy the engine. The Durango will have more little BS problems like the DRLs and electrical stuff, but that’s fairly cheap fixes. Ecoboosts Engines and modern Ford transmissions suck. Plus the Durango just looks cooler. I know that’s not important but still. I think the explorer would look a lot better if it weren’t for the oversized, obviously fake, a-symmetrical with the headlights grille.
Ford really should've turned that Screen sideways it would look much better....
There's a reason and it's all about Nav. When the map is on, portrait gives you more information about what is ahead than landscape. Not a fan of the "tablet look", but it's very functional and the discrete controls make access common functions easy.
Durango for me
I wanna see a Durango rt tow and go review just to hear the exhaust
I picked up my 2021 Durango RT yesterday and the thing sounds absolutely obnoxious. I love it.
@@davidgunther1282 I bet it sounds amazing
TFL has the Durango RT tow and go with an upgraded exhaust.....it sounds almost as good as the Durango SRT.
@@michaelhorner4011 I know I watched that one but ben hardy will do two acceleration
@@davidgunther1282 congratulations being in debt
There are a number of inaccuracies in this review such as the headlights on the ST are not the same as the XLT. There seems to be quite a significant bias on this, likely since it's sitting in a Dodge lot.
100% agreed.
I agree,
Ford all the way !!
Technology is crazzyyyy!!
Ppl will copy that like they did
With the automatic door opener!!
Took dodge 10 years to copy the raptor,
Just saying .
Have a good day sir .
@@antoniog9536 how they copy the raptor. Ford wasnt the first to make a truck that can offroad. And I'm sure it was there idea. Ppl have been offroading way b4 the raptors time😂
I've been watching your videos only for a short amount of time, but I really enjoy your content, and it's been helping me decide what I want my first vehicle to be!!
I prefer the Durango, looks and sounds better. The slapped on Ipad in the middle of the Ford didn't do it for me either. The ford can be quick with a tune but it still looks like just a regular explorer.
The Durango can get faster too and it will look better!
The ST does not look like the other explorer trims lol, shit might as well say the same about the Durango... the GT looks just like the RT
@@jrk1990 Thats true you can option the GT with the RT appearance pack. But my point was more that the Ford looked boring, it doesn't look sporty at all.
@@jakedavidson9641 AH, but it looks like it could be a police vehicle. And that can be fun sometimes ....
Durango🔥
Finally the correct comps! When the ST came out, dealerships were acting like it was the second coming of the Typhoon - marking it up that way and reviewers were comparing them to the SRT 392, which really put the Exp ST in a bad light. Also, I'm glad to see these comparisons from Ben. A complaint I have about his normal content is a lack of criticism, I want to see the good and the bad. There's always compromises.
Agreed ,St was competition for the Rt and not the srt. That whole deal annoyed me!
I test drove the R/T with tow n go today and the exhaust is amazing! Interior is awesome as well. I also drove a ST. St pulled hard but man..the exhaust on the Durango...
I swear
Durango has Been my favorite vehicle since I was born lol so I’m going with Durango
It's a much different vehicle than it used to be. At one time, instead of being an elongated Grand Cherokee, it was a body on frame SUV. No comparison.
Exterior: Durango
Interior: Ford
Performance: Ford
Engine sound: durango
I haul a 26' travel trailer with a 2018 Durango RT AWD. Very good tow vehicle, but a quality weight distribution/anti-sway hitch is a must. I'm using the Equalizer E2 which keeps everything going in the same direction. My TT would be impossible to tow with the Explorer.
I just picked up a 21 srt 392. Such a great suv. Very purposeful and quirky.
i love dodge durango rt the most
I would pick the Ford Explorer ST any day of the week.
Till you get whooped in a rt.
@@nitricwave6943 then he’ll wish his little turbo could do that 👍🏼
@@nitricwave6943 Not happening. Unless you can't drive. The 2.3 would beat the 5.7 on a good day. It weighs 800-1000 pounds less.
@@nitricwave6943 WOULDNT HAPPEN LOL
IVE BEATEN RT CHARGERS AND MULTIPLE RT DURANGOs WITH MY EXPLORER SPORT WITH NO TUNE
Ford Explorer ST no doubt💪🏻handsome car and modern and power car
I think the Durango rear seat and third row description you gave are a little off if someone is looking to buy a Durango because I’m 6 feet tall and have lots of room in back seat of Durango R/T (probably because my wife is 5feet tall). And plenty of room for toddler seat as well. Third row was completely fine for me as well for an hour drive sitting next to another adult who was about 5’5”. ...but you probably should like each other a bit.
This man is team outdated Durango but TEAM ST IS INVINCIBLE 🖤🖤🖤
Your videos are very helpful. My wife and I bought a 20 Durango RT without looking at the explorer because that is what the wife wanted. The explorer has always been at the back of my mind but this video really makes me happy with our decision.
Explorer St is the Best more Power like a Stang !
Durango man!
Great reviews always! I’d go with the Explorer. I don’t tow much, so the towing capacity is irrelevant. Better fuel economy, more power and newer styling ( Durango hasn’t been fully redesigned since 2011)
The fact that it hasn't fully been redesigned makes it more attractive to me. Better resale and why change a winner. In terms of looks alone, the Durango is a winner. The Ford in my opinion wins on the fuel economy.
I’d go with the ST more power better gas and interior will hold up much nicer over the years Durango interior just don’t hold up well especially the seats plastic always faded and scratched but that new lay out is dope I’m still gonna go with the explorer get a tune and exhaust you’ll be fine plus panoramic roof yeah the srt is insane but I’m not budgeting gas that much for that power I’m good
Up side: *D U R A N G O*
Down side: Explorer
The best comparison between these two. Anyways, I’m going for the ST, Borla ATAK will solve the problem.
A 5 star tune, nets 550 wheel horsepower on the Explorer ST with no other mods...it's a beast. However, the Timberline Explorer has a torsen rear differential, this is greatly needed on the ST Explorer!
And completely voids your warranty.
But the R/T with tow n go....mmmmmh
The explorer ST is more special in my opinion. Ford performance tunned everything in the explorer and it handles amazing. The Durango is like a boat
We drove both to replace my wife's Explorer Sport, so we were leaning Ford. I really, really wanted to like the Durango RT with the Hemi, but I was seriously disappointed. The V8 makes great enginey noises, but it just doesn't have the seat of the pants feel. I didn't like that for the same price the Durango didn't have a front camera, power fold rear seats, no panoramic sunroof (just the front seats got the sunroof), but nail in the coffin was the lack of power compared to the weight. If the Durango was lighter, it would be fine.
Picked up a 2020 ST with 10k miles and have only had it a little while and no issues (I read some have transmission issues, but I think it shifts fine). The exhaust note in sport mode is great! It is so much more fun to drive. You don't fight the weight of the vehicle like the Durango.
For me it's a hard decision cause I love them both
Durango🔥🔥🔥
Enjoyed the Christmas Music in the background. The Explorer is sexy!
Good review. Wish you had driving footage. See which one puts a smile on your face like matt
I will take the explorer st
My 2017 Explorer had serious quality issues. Hood rusted out at 20K. Live in Florida so that was a surprise to me. The factory tires wore out at 20K miles so Ford has another serious tire issue to deal with. Seriously thinking of going with Dodge as my last hope for American cars. GM lost me when I lost GM stock during the bail out. I have an RT Charger that so far has been solid!...
Dodge is NOT an American manufacturer. They're either owned by Fiat or by Peugeot when you read this. There are some municipalities that cannot buy Dodge due to the Buy American clause description in their bids.
Good luck with your patriotism. American cars are pathetic. My 2017 Ford Explorer st transmission failed at 17k miles.
I own a 2016 Durango that I driver on weekends doing uber and lyft. Everyone from all walks of life love and are surprised by it's offerings from power, sound and third row leg room and head room. The Ford is loved primarily by soccer moms and copy cats.
I prefer the ride quality, stereo sound and interior/exterior design of the Durango. It also has a more solid feel all around. My gf has the new Infiniti Q60 and it feels underpowered, not as much ride height, much lighter and the "premium" stereo ins't well balanced plus the base is lacking. I also don't understand why the Q60 like the Maxima only has two sound adjustments for base and treble but not mids. Also, the new Q60 and Pathfinder lack a button inside to pop the gas tank cover. I have test driven the new Explorer and still prefer my Durango. It handles like a dream around the city and is super smooth, stable as well as quiet at highway speeds.
I have a 2020 durango r/t snd love it. With prrmium 91octane fuel it actually gets better mpg than advertised. Ive gotten as much as 26 on the highway fully loaded 5 passengers and heavy luggage! Im 5'9" and was courious to know if anyone eles feels like they have to duck when they get in? Once inside theres lots of head room but coming from a suburban feels like their is a slight chop to roof line when getting in.
Who is the fastest 0-60? And what are there time if you know? Thanks!
Maybe it’s just me, but I’m not a fan of the chime that the Ford does.
Lol just you
Guys you know on the 21 Explorer there are real air vents on the outside to help with aerodynamics next to the fog lights
So will the ST win in a drag race? I presume so
Yes
ST is faster but it's intended to compete with the 392, which it can't outrun
@@brandonmcdonald8278 ST can compete with either. It’s the only performance model they have just how Chevy has the rst. 392 is by itself
@@TazSticks explorer sport with the 3.5 ecoboost matches up perfectly to the rt
@@brandonmcdonald8278 they don’t is the 3.5 in suv anymore.
Should have reviewed the Durango with Tow-n-Go... much better brakes (Brembo 6-piston), rowdy performance exhaust, and active Bilstein dampers--all without having to buy an SRT. That would have been a much better comparison of what "mainstream" offerings will get you.
You don't mention that the ST has more power and weighs 800 pounds LESS. That Durango is a BEACHED WHALE. The Explorer is more fun to drive, and it handles better that the Durango (heck, about anything handles better than the Durango). The passenger volume of the Explorer is 152.7 Cu Ft vs 140.3 for the Durango. This means Rover doesn't have to be in your face on long trips. The front of the Durango might be sportier looking than a stock Durango, but it's not a good looking vehicle, it's OK.
The one is a 10 year old And the other a couple years old. Yes the ST is the faster the RT But this is not the top line. Dodge has to more engines that will smoke the ST any day . The 2021 tow and go has adaptive suspension and the the SRT and the Hellcat Durango’s have them too so handling is not better on the ST. I understand you’re probably a Ford fan , the Durango is not just an OK vehicle .
@@ervinzefi8662 Put that price difference into speed upgrades on the ST and it will dust the SRT and get real close to the Hellcat. And on the street, it will also go left and right fast.
Sure if if if . I’m taking about what comes out of the factory , not what can you do with aftermarket tuning.
@@ervinzefi8662 And I'm talking comparable prices. So you're buying a Durango with performance mods from the factory vs. buying them aftermarket.
@@ervinzefi8662 you’re comparing a higher trim to the ST. The RT is comparable and the ST blows it out of the water man. The 3.5 does have some issues but still more power and better handling. But you’re probably a mopar guy
Explore ST hands down!
I have a 2020 st ford explorer I love it soo far!❤❤❤ and my grandkids love it, they think my car is cool, especially at night cause u can change the inside light to any color, and then when u open the front door at night u can see the logo. Well the image St it reflects from the bottom of the side mirror, pretty cool!ST
I like the the way durango sounds but il go with explorer ST for sure its a handsome hunk😁😎i might change the exhaust on explorer.
I put one on mine.. sounds better
Your nuts. I have the st . Amazing little truck.
I like this non nonsense rev style
Durango-Interior quality, V8, super aggressive look & exhaust note, higher towing capacity.
Explorer-Better tech, panoramic roof, better mpg, better handling, less chance of getting stolen, faster with tune, 10 speed transmission.
The Durango is better for towing with the tow and go package
Explorer all the way !!
Technology especially!!
Yes Durango is faster but,
The Explorer is put together ❤
All around and is better on fuel ..
That's my opinion, I've seen them both
In action, Ford All The Way !!
Durango is not faster
Why do you say the durango is faster?
@@Omar-qi5bm
TFL
was racing them,
I still prefer ford over any other car maker !
With a chip its really fast !
You never know with the reviews if someone
Is biase ?
Thats why i made that comment, not to offend anyone.
Durango! Amazing that an updated 2011 Dodge looks and feels better than a 2020 Ford. All trims, not just sport.
I don't know how you can complete a review, and pick a winner with driving them such a incomplete feeling I have
Durango looks badass
Love that explorer color. Can you tell me what it is?
What?!? The ford is twin turbo with higher hp and still more fuel efficient? Damn. Yeah I know I know, you don't but these for gas. But still. Amazing.
durango got the killer luck
🤦 The seat on the platinum just changed the leather type but are the same seat and same confort
DURANGO needs full size split moon-roof
Ford comes with a vertical Ipad. Who designed that?
i love the durango, i don’t like the explorer
Durango RT♥♥
Sup Ben 8 hours later :). Dodge Durango becuase of the V8 & nicer interior :).
Nice video and keep up with the great work and be safe out there due to covid 19.
THIS
I had the rt black top and then got traverse redline it’s time for the explorer st. Traverse was much more comfortable for the family however the Durango was much more fun. Let’s see what the explorer is like.
And the verdict?
@@wiuretto sold the st for profit it was ok but I didn’t like it much, got the Acura MDX and it’s great so far.
This comparison would be more accurate with the Durango SRT
The Explorer ST sits inbetween the SRT and RT. price and performance wise.
Would have appreciated a driving comparison..and some performance data..
Link to reviews where I drive both in the description
Comparing both as far as power is concerned is like comparing a athlete on that rocket fuel to a natural athlete lol..... With a SUPER CHARGER of course your going to be faster..... I just prefer natural horse power.
Good choice Ben! Also the Dodge has a superior 4wd system, same as you find on a Jeep Grand Cherokee, with a 2-speed transfer case which gives you better off-road performance as well as the ability to flat tow behind a motorhome. Great comparo, keep ‘em coming!
That I agree with. It would be nice to put the Rangers 2 speed transfer case behind the Explorers 10 speed.
We've gone through a winter storm to drop our son off to his university. Along the way we counted 29 vehicles and 4 semi trucks in the ditch. None were explorer's. Looked like we were going through a war zone. 18 city/24 hwy on gas. You like spending more money at the pump cause it sounds mean GO FOR IT
The Ford is wider and short... Dodge is narrow and thin... I'm considering these right now and its 51 Dodge, 49 Ford... so it's a close call.
I want the Ford Explorer ST. More power and roomy and more gas ppg💯
10:15 people who use the word instantaneously are trying to sound smarter than they are. Just say instantly.
I'd take a naturally aspirated engine over turbo any day. So Durango.
Except that at 10000 feet, the turbo V6 can make almost twice the horsepower of a naturally aspirated V8.
@@kenoday7562 Which doesn't apply to most of the country.
@@ravenspe It applies to anywhere the altitude take power from the naturally aspirated engines. Could be as low as 5000 ft.
@@kenoday7562 Still doesn't apply to most of the country even at 5,000 feet.
👍👍👍👍👍👍Durango!
Rt is mdi and no turbo craps,, better for long term service
One offers 2 V8s not counting the one year only Hellcat) and the other has penis envy, like it's older cousin, the Raptor. Ford, man the fuck up and put the 5.0 in the Explorer.
Length, height, width and weight???
Pop off of this shifty review
F8 green=Fate Green
As a Durango owner its just sad that it is literally still carrying majority of itself from 2011.... its so outdated at this point its sad.
A new front fascia and infotainment isnt a new vehicle. Its just a refresh. Atleast Ford went all out, it may not be perfectly executed but they did more for a new vehicle for sure....
why fix something that isnt broken!!! yea new its stillone of the best looking suvs out there especially with those new fresh updates
@@Cinnamonrollfan09. i agree it is one of the best looking, thats why I bought one. But when I look at every other SUV it competes against its sad how you can tell it has older underpinnins and parts. Doesnt make it a bad vehicle at all just not as competitive as it could be you know?
@@tylerharvey8299 definitely true!
@@tylerharvey8299 👏🏻👍🏻
Ford explorer sounds like a lawnmower
RT 2021 💯
If I need a 3rd row Durango is my first choice. Unless the new 3rd row Grand Cherokee is reasonably comparable price wise.
Does the explorer ST have a low range transfer case?
Didn’t see anything
The Durango Entertainment is just much better then that tablet on Ford. The Ford driving mode is better then the durango. But nothing compares to a V8 Hemi Sound to a V6 . #DurangoWins
Except as the V8 noise goes away while the ST walks it ....
That's right the gas prices are on different levels!
I love Fords, but I hate the tablet that was just stuck on the dash! Quit doing that Ford!
Explorer 🔥
You chose.........wisely.
Durango looks like a turtle... and I’d bet the ST would leave it in the dust like one.
The both are beautiful Horses.
I turned down a 2018 dodge durango SRT white. For a blacked out Ford Explorer ST 22. the technology is no comparison. You get more features HP and gas mileage with the ST with just a tune you will stomp an R/T no problem. As for styling you can say the same about the Durango. It has the same body since 2011. The sound however is no comparison. That will go to the Durango. The ST will hold its value more then the Durango as well.