1999 Dodge Dakota vs. 1994 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1999 Dodge Dakota is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Scorpio 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. 1994 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 175 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 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (177 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Dodge Dakota | 1994 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Dakota | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1999 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 468 Nm | 177 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2780 mm |