2000 Dodge Dakota vs. 1997 Ford Puma
To start off, 2000 Dodge Dakota is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Puma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Puma would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Puma (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Dakota. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 470 kg more than 1997 Ford Puma.
Because 2000 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Ford Puma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Dodge Dakota (197 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Puma. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Dakota | 1997 Ford Puma | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dakota | Puma |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2450 mm |
