2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2004 Dodge Dakota is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 140 kg more than 2004 Dodge Dakota. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dakota | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1641 kg | 1781 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |
