1999 Dodge Dakota vs. 1971 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1999 Dodge Dakota is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 170 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Dodge Dakota (468 Nm) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Dakota | 1971 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dakota | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2930 mm |
