2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2002 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2004 Dodge Dakota is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Dakota (211 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2002 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Explorer weights approximately 192 kg more than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Ford Explorer (335 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2002 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2002 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dakota | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 4009 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 100.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1747 kg | 1939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 85 L |
