1997 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2011 Dodge Dakota is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Mustang (590 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Dakota. (207 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Dakota.
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, 1997 Ford Mustang (728 Nm) has 492 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Dakota. (236 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Mustang | 2011 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Ford | Dodge |
| Model | Mustang | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 590 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 728 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3340 mm |
