2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2000 Ford Desert Excursion
To start off, 2004 Dodge Dakota is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Desert Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Desert Excursion would be higher. At 6,800 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Ford Desert Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 539 kg more than 2000 Ford Desert Excursion.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion (576 Nm) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Desert Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2000 Ford Desert Excursion | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dakota | Desert Excursion |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 6800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1298 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2540 mm |
