2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 1990 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2004 Dodge Dakota is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Dakota (209 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1990 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 401 kg more than 1990 Ford Fairlane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota. 1990 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2004 Dodge Dakota has manual transmission. 2004 Dodge Dakota will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 1990 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dakota | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2930 mm |
