1995 Dodge Dakota vs. 1996 Ford Escort

To start off, 1996 Ford Escort is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Dodge Dakota (232 HP) has 158 more horse power than 1996 Ford Escort. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 510 kg more than 1996 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1995 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Dakota 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, 1995 Dodge Dakota (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Escort. 1995 Dodge Dakota has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Dodge Dakota will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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