2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 1990 Ford Granada
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 Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Dakota (209 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (92 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 566 kg more than 1990 Ford Granada. 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, 2004 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Granada. (204 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Dodge Dakota | 1990 Ford Granada | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Dakota | Granada |
Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 92 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2770 mm |